This edition was prepared by Francesco Spiga — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
God rest you merry, gentlemen
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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God rest you merry, gentlemen — 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
This popular Christmas carol, set here for SATB choir, tells the familiar story of Christ's birth in Bethlehem. The text reassures listeners that the Saviour has come to save them from sin, bringing "tidings of comfort and joy" to all. The carol recounts the angelic announcement to the shepherds, bringing a message of reassurance to dispel fear. The traditional melody is a familiar and welcome sound during the festive season, making this arrangement suitable for a variety of Christmas services and concerts.
