I was looking for something else when I came across a stanza for God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. This was written for the Baptism of Our Lord and presumably translated from an Orthodox source (though I have no idea what). Anyway, I wrote down what flashed on the screen and found it very interesting.
Into the Jordan's waters the blessed Savior came
And offered a new life to all who did the very same
To those whose loving faith in Him
Would save them from their sin.
O, herald of comfort and joy, comfort and joy!
O, herald of comfort and joy.
So far I have not found anyone to attribute for authorship or source. If you can help me, I would greatly appreciate it. In any case, it is a very nice connection between the familiar Christmas carol and the Baptism of Our Lord and our own baptism into Christ.
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