The New Church Hymnal ‎#544

544. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

1 God rest you 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.

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

2 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. [Refrain]

3 “Fear not, then,” said the angel,
“Let nothing you affright,
This day is born a Saviour
Of a pure Virgin bright,
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and might.” [Refrain]

4 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. [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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: Christmas; Brotherhood; Joy

Tune Information

• Name: [God rest you merry, gentlemen]
• Key: e minor
• Source: English Melody