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God rest you merry, gentlemen
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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God rest you merry, gentlemen by Michael Gray — Lyrics
God rest you1 merry, gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay,
For Jesus Christ our Saviour
Was born upon this day;
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray.
R: O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.
In Bethlehem, in Jewry,
This blessèd Babe was born,
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessèd morn:
To which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn.
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About God rest you merry, gentlemen
Michael Gray sets the familiar Christmas carol God rest you merry, gentlemen for SAB choir. The arrangement opens with the tune presented in unison, before the three parts enter, creating a warm and inviting texture. The familiar English text recounts the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, a message of comfort and joy that dispels fear. The composer’s setting captures the carol’s spirit of hopeful proclamation, building effectively to the repeated refrain. This arrangement is well-suited for choirs looking for a traditional yet accessible setting of this beloved Christmas hymn.
