Christian Worship ‎#356

356. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

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1 God rest you 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.

Refrain:
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.

2 From God our heav'nly 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. [Refrain]

3 "Fear not," then said the angel,
"let nothing you affright;
this day is born a Savior,
the true and radiant light,
to free all those who trust in him
from Satan's pow'r and might." [Refrain]

4 Now to the Lord sing praises,
all you within this place,
and in true love and fellowship
each other now embrace;
this holy tide of Christmas
is filled with heav'nly grace. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: God rest you merry, gentlemen
• Title: God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
• Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy
• Meter: Irregular Meter
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:1-14
  ;
  Romans 12:10
• Topic: Christmas
• Source: English, 18th cent.
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GOD REST YOU MERRY
• Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: Irregular Meter
• Key: e minor or modal
• Source: English
• Copyright: Public Domain