God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Lyrics - 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 pow’r
When we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy

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

In Bethlehem, in Israel
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

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 pow’r and might
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy

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

The song God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Lyrics is one of the oldest and most beloved Christmas carols in the English tradition with roots dating back several centuries before its 1833 publication. The narrative is a cheerful call to remain steadfast in faith and joy during the holiday season reminding listeners of the birth of a savior. In God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Lyrics the recurring phrase tidings of comfort and joy serves as a powerful reminder of the hope that the season brings to the world. The song is characterized by its strong and driving rhythm which has made it a favorite for both traditional choirs and modern folk performers. Whether sung in a cathedral or on a street corner God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Lyrics remains a vital part of the global Christmas experience offering a message of strength and communal celebration that has lasted for generations.