God Bless You, Merry Gentlemen Lyrics

1. God bless you, merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay;
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born on Christmas Day
To save poor souls from Satan's power,
That long have gone astray ―
Which brings tidings of comfort and joy,
Joy and joy,
Which brings tidings of comfort and joy.

2. The shepherds brought these tidings
And rejoiced much in mind;
They left their flocks a-feeding
In tempest, storm and wind.
Straightway they went to Bethlehem
The Son of God to find ―
Which brings tidings of comfort and joy,
Joy and joy,
Which brings tidings of comfort and joy.

3. Straightway they went to Bethlehem,
Where our sweet Saviour lay;
They found Him in a manger,
Where oxen feed with hay;
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Kneeling to the Lord did pray ―
Which brings tidings of comfort and joy,
Joy and joy,
Which brings tidings of comfort and joy.

4. God bless the Master of this house
And Mis-ter-ess also;
God bless the little children
That round the table go;
God bless their friends and kindred,
That come from far and near;
May the Lord send a happy New Year,
Happy New Year,
May the Lord send a happy New Year.