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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: Free Printable Christmas Carol Lyrics Sheet : Favorite Christmas Song words
The tradition of Christmas carols dates back as far as the thirteenth century, although carols were originally communal songs sung during
celebrations like harvest tide as well as Christmas. It was only later that carols began to be sung in church, and to be specifically
associated with Christmas.
Traditionally, carols have often been based on medieval chord patterns, and it is this that gives them their uniquely characteristic musical sound.
Some carols can be traced directly back to the Middle Ages, and are among the oldest musical compositions still regularly sung.
Free Printable Christmas Carol Lyric sheets are great for your family or neighborhood caroling activities. Print some of our Christmas Carol
Song sheet pages and teach your group to sing. These are provided for your personal enjoyment and as a guide to learning these classic old Christams Carols.
Christmas Carol Text only - (does not print with sheet above)
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 pow'r When we were gone astray;
CHORUS:
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy,
O 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:
*Chorus
"Fear not," then said the angel, "Let nothing you affright,
This day is born a Savior, Of virtue, power, and might;
So frequently to vanquish all The friends of Satan quite";
*Chorus
The shepherds at those tidings Rejoiced much in mind,
And left their flocks a-feeding, In tempest, storm, and wind,
And went to Bethlehem straightway This blessed babe to find:
Chorus
But when to Bethlehem they came, Where at this infant lay
They found him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay;
His mother Mary kneeling, Unto the Lord did pray:
*Chorus
Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas All others doth deface:
*Chorus
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