Name: Comfort and Joy (God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen)
Duration: P00H02M28S
Description: "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" English carol, 18th century. Published by William B. Sandys in 1833, Author is unknown. Melody from "Carol of the Bells" composed by Mykola Leontovych, 1904, based on a folk chant known in Ukrainian as "Shchedryk" Arranged by Angela Sheik.

Comfort and Joy (God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen)

from Christmas by Angela Sheik

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"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" English carol, 18th century. Published by William B. Sandys in 1833, Author is unknown. Melody from "Carol of the Bells" composed by Mykola Leontovych, 1904, based on a folk chant known in Ukrainian as "Shchedryk" Arranged by Angela Sheik.

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God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay,
For Jesus Christ our Saviour Was born upon this 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.

In Bethlehem, in Israel, the blessed babe was born,
And laid within a manger upon that blessed morn
The which his mother, Mary, did nothing take in scorn:

O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.

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 other doth deface:

O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and jo

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from Christmas, released October 24, 2012
Angela Sheik, vocals and percussion.

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Angela Sheik Los Angeles, California

"Sheik is a fearless musical force of nature." BMI.com

Soulful music innovator Angela Sheik opens up a world of sonic, rhythmic, and compositional possibilities that have driven her success as a multi-faceted trip-hop and electro-infused indie artist. The crafty multi-instrumentalist (autoharp, theremin, flute) explores deep grooves, infectious melodies, dynamic harmonies, and soulful ambiences. ... more

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