1. God rest ye merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay;

2. From God our heavenly Father A blessed angel came,

3. "Fear not, then," said the angel, "Let nothing you afright;

1. Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day

2. And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same,

3. This day is born a Savior Of a pure virgin bright

1. To save us all from Satan's pow'r When we were gone astray.

2. How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name.

3. 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.