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 power When we were gone astray Oh tidings, oh tidings 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 Oh tidings, oh tidings Oh tidings of comfort and joy Hear the angels' chorus Telling us that God is for us ♪ Now, with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace Oh tidings, oh tidings Oh tidings, oh tidings Oh tidings of comfort and joy