God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Lyrics is a traditional Christmas hymn from the 18th century that proclaims the joy and comfort found in the birth of Jesus Christ.
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
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Lyrics Video
Details
Artist / Composer: Traditional English Christmas Carol
Original Release Date: 18th Century (c. 1700s)
Category / Genre: Christian Hymn – Church Worship
Meaning
The carol encourages believers to remain joyful and unafraid because Jesus Christ has been born, bringing salvation, peace, and hope to the world.
The song begins by reassuring believers to stay joyful and not fall into sadness or fear. The phrase often misunderstood today actually means “May God keep you joyful and at peace.” It sets the tone of comfort and encouragement.
This carol teaches that Christ’s birth replaces fear with joy, sorrow with hope, and sin with salvation. It calls Christians to trust God, rejoice in His promise, and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.