God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
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Let nothing you dismay,
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day;
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray.
(Oh tidings of comfort and joy),
(Oh tidings of comfort and joy)
(Comfort and joy)
In Bethlehem in Jewry,
This blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
(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 song "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen" is a Christmas song that was originally written in the 15th century. It speaks about the birth of Christ and the joy that it brings. The song starts off with a message of encouragement to all who celebrate the birth of Christ, urging them not to despair or be dismayed. It reminds us that Christ is our savior who came to save us from the power of Satan, when we had strayed far from the path.
The second verse of the song speaks about the actual birth of Christ, how he was born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger. The verse emphasizes the humility of Christ's birth, as he was born in a lowly manger, yet was destined for greatness. The lyrics also mention Mary, the mother of Christ, who accepted her role in bearing the son of God.
The third verse of the song references the appearance of an angel to the shepherds, informing them about the birth of Christ. The shepherds were the first to hear the good news, and they went to see the baby Jesus in the manger. The verse highlights the divine aspect of Christ's birth, identifying him as the son of God.
In summary, "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen" tells the story of Jesus' birth in a humble manger, and the joy and comfort that it brings to those who believe in him. The song reminds us of the importance of the season and encourages us to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest you merry, gentlemen,
May God keep you happy, gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay,
Do not let anything trouble you,
Remember Christ our Savior
Recall that Jesus, our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day;
Was born on the day of Christmas;
To save us all from Satan's power
To rescue us from the grasp of Satan,
When we were gone astray.
When we had gone astray.
(Oh tidings of comfort and joy),
(What happy and comforting news),
(Comfort and joy),
(So much comfort and joy),
(Oh tidings of comfort and joy)
(What happy and comforting news),
(Comfort and joy)
(So much comfort and joy)
In Bethlehem in Jewry,
In Bethlehem, which was part of Judea,
This blessed Babe was born
This blessed baby was born
And laid within a manger
And placed in a manger,
Upon this blessed morn
On this blessed morning.
The which His Mother Mary
Mary, his mother,
Did nothing take in scorn
Did not find it offensive or unworthy.
(O tidings of comfort and joy),
(What happy and comforting news),
(Comfort and joy),
(So much comfort and joy),
(O tidings of comfort and joy)
(What happy and comforting news),
(Comfort and joy)
(So much comfort and joy)
From God our Heavenly Father
From God, our father who is in heaven,
A blessed Angel came;
A blessed angel arrived;
And unto certain Shepherds
And informed some shepherds
Brought tidings of the same:
Brought the same glad news:
How that in Bethlehem was born
That the Son of God had been born in Bethlehem
The Son of God by Name.
And he was named the Son of God.
(O tidings of comfort and joy),
(What happy and comforting news),
(Comfort and joy),
(So much comfort and joy),
(O tidings of comfort and joy)
(What happy and comforting news),
(Comfort and joy)
(So much comfort and joy)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GRACE PRICE, ROBERT LEE BLACK
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0:08 God rest ye merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
When we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
0:48 In Bethlehem, in Jewry
This blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
1:27 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
@torrey88
Still the best Christmas album of all time.
@torrey88
@R.P frohe Weihnachten from America!
@estheralabi5126
Facts
@BoardGuy
Yes
@MrArcadia2009
Completely agreed. Came to get my holiday spirit. (Dec 24th)
@christianweatherbroadcasti3491
Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus.
Romans 6:23
John 3:16❤😊❤❤
@darrenanderson3583
80 odd years later it's still the greatest
@83nuvola
I certainly don't mean to underestimate how good Crosby's voice was but ... I love the orchestral arrangement and the choir. They are just amazing, I would love to find more music like that.
@jamesleopard8518
Well, it sounds like the choral musical director, and the chorus people
@83nuvola
@@jamesleopard8518 I know that very well. I think it was obvious, but maybe it's not. So, what i meant is: i would love to find more music with similar arrangements and similar choir performance.