God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

God rest ye 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 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," said the angel, "let nothing you affright, This day is born a saviour Of pure or 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 other doth deface. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy