The lyrics of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen are traditional olde English and are reputed to date back to the 15th century although the author is unknown.. It is believed that this particular carol was sung to the gentry by town watchmen who earned additional money during the Christmas season. The lyrics to this simple carol are reputed to be one of the oldest carols.God rest ye merry, gentlemenLet nothing you dismayRemember, Christ, our SaviourWas born that glorious dayTo save us all from Satan's powerWhen we were gone astrayO tidings of comfort and joy,Comfort and joyO tidings of comfort and joyIn Bethlehem, in Israel,This blessed Babe was bornAnd laid within a mangerUpon this blessed mornOf which His Mother MaryDid nothing take in scornO tidings ...From God our Heavenly FatherA blessed Angel came;And unto certain ShepherdsBrought tidings of the same:How that in Bethlehem was bornThe Son of God by Name.O tidings ..."Fear not then," said the Angel,"Let nothing you affright,This day is born a SaviourOf a pure Virgin bright,To free all those who trust in HimFrom Satan's power and might."O tidings ...The shepherds at those tidingsRejoiced much in mind,And left their flocks a-feedingIn tempest, storm and wind:And went to Bethlehem straightwayThe Son of God to find.O tidings ...And when they came to BethlehemWhere our dear Saviour lay,They found Him in a manger,Where oxen feed on hay;His Mother Mary kneeling down,Unto the Lord did pray.O tidings ...Now to the Lord sing praises,All you within this place,And with true love and brotherhoodEach other now embrace;This holy tide of Jesus' birthAll other doth deface.O tidings ...