God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
The Prestonwood Choir & Singers & The London Symphonica Lyrics


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God rest ye merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay,
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day,
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray:
O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.

From God our heavenly Father
A blessed angel came,
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same,
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name:
O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.

The shepherds at those tidings
Rejoiced much in mind,
And left their flocks a-feeding
In tempest, storm and wind,
And went to Bethlehem straightway,
This blessed Babe to find:
O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.

Now to the Lord sing praises,
All you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas
All others doth deface:
O tidings of comfort and joy,




comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" tell of the birth of Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the Savior. The song reminds us that we need not be discouraged, as Jesus has come to save us from Satan's power, which has led us astray. The song brings the "tidings of comfort and joy" as it emphasizes the hope and joy that come from the birth of Jesus.


The lyrics of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" also convey the importance of the holiday and the reason for the season. The song encourages us to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. It reminds us that Christmas is more than just the exchanging of gifts and the celebration of tradition, but is a time to celebrate and honor the birth of our Savior.


Line by Line Meaning

God rest you merry, Gentlemen,
May God bestow happiness and peace upon you, gentlemen


Let nothing you dismay,
Do not be troubled by anything


For Jesus Christ our Saviour
Because Jesus Christ, our savior


Was born upon this Day.
Was born on this day


To save poor souls from Satan's power,
With the purpose of rescuing unfortunate souls from the control of Satan


Which long time had gone astray.
Who had been misguided for a long time


Which brings tidings of comfort and joy
This message brings news of solace and happiness




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