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