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.
Chorus:
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.
Chorus:
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.
"Fear not, then," said the angel,
"Let nothing you afright;
This day is born a Savior
Of a pure virgin bright,
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and might."
Chorus:
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.