God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Traditional

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 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.

'Fear not then,' said the angel,
'Let nothing you affright,
This day is born a Savior
Of a pure virgin bright,
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and might.'
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.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen lyrics are one of the oldest and most beloved English carols known for their minor key and strong rhythmic drive. The song God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen reminds the listener that Christ was born to save us all from Satans power when we were gone astray. It emphasizes the tidings of comfort and joy that the Gospel brings to a weary world. By singing the God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen lyrics believers engage in a spirited celebration of the victory of light over darkness finding strength in the historical and spiritual reality of the Saviors arrival as our Shepherd and King.