God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
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.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy!
The author of this Carol is Unknown; records show that it was sung as early as the 16th Century. It was first published by William B. Sandys in 1833.
Audio: Singing Bells
Photo: Marge McCoy
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