About The Song
Toby Keith’s rendition of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” is a classic country Christmas song that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. The song is a traditional English carol that has been around for centuries, but Keith’s version gives it a modern country twist.
Keith’s vocals are warm and inviting, and he sings the song with a lot of emotion. The song is also backed by a beautiful country music arrangement that features acoustic guitars, fiddles, and sleigh bells.
The lyrics of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The song begins with the angels announcing Jesus’s birth to the shepherds. The shepherds then go to Bethlehem to see Jesus, and they are filled with joy.
The song then goes on to describe the many blessings that Jesus brought to the world. He is the “King of Kings” and the “Lord of Lords.” He came to save us from our sins and to give us eternal life.
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” is a beautiful and inspiring song that is perfect for the Christmas season. It is a song that will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas and the hope that Jesus brings to the world.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was originally written in the 16th century.
- It is one of the most popular Christmas carols in the world.
- It has been recorded by many artists, including Toby Keith, Elvis Presley, and Mariah Carey.
- The song is often sung at Christmas church services and caroling events.
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God rest ye merry gentlemenLet nothing you dismayRemember Christ, our SaviorWas born on Christmas dayTo save us all from Satan’s powerWhen we were gone astrayO tidings of comfort and joyComfort and joyO tidings of comfort and joyIn Bethlehem, in JewryThis blessed Babe was bornAnd laid within a mangerUpon this blessed mornThat which His Mother MaryDid nothing take in scornO tidings of comfort and joyComfort and joyO tidings of comfort and joyFrom God our Heavenly FatherA blessed Angel cameAnd unto certain shepherdsBrought tidings of the sameHow that in Bethlehem was bornThe Son of God by nameO tidings of comfort and joyComfort and joyO tidings of comfort and joy“Fear not, ” then said the Angel“let nothing you affrightThis day is born a SaviorOf pure Virgin brightTo free all those who trust in HimFrom Satan’s power and might”O tidings of comfort and joyComfort and joyO tidings of comfort and joyThe shepherds at those tidingsRejoiced much in mindAnd left their flocks a-feedingIn tempest, storm, and windAnd went to Bethlehem straightwayThe Son of God to findO tidings of comfort and joyComfort and joyO tidings of comfort and joyAnd when they came to BethlehemWhere our dear Savior layThey found Him in a mangerWhere oxen feed on hayHis Mother Mary kneeling downUnto the Lord did prayO tidings of comfort and joyComfort and joyO tidings of comfort and joyNow to the Lord sing praisesAll you within this placeAnd with true love and brotherhoodEach other now embraceThis holy tide of ChristmasAll other doth defaceO tidings of comfort and joyComfort and joyO tidings of comfort and joy