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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
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Aug 7, 2026 updated
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Hillsong Worship's rendition of the traditional carol 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' brings a modern worship feel to a classic Christmas hymn. The song retells the angelic announcement to the shepherds, reminding listeners that Christ was born to save humanity from sin and Satan's power. It emphasizes the comfort and joy found in the Savior's birth, and closes with a call to praise God and embrace one another in love during the Christmas season. The lyrics focus on the incarnation and the hope it brings, making it a fitting piece for Christmas worship.
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God rest ye merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ the 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
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
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