God rest ye weary gentlemen,
In shadows cold and deep,
Watch over all who wander now,
And grant them peaceful sleep.
Bring hope to those without a home,
Your loving vigil keep.
O comfort for those who search for rest,
Search for rest,
O comfort for those who search for rest.

Lord, shelter all the families,
In Swindon and Dundee,
From Blackpool down to Plymouth town,
And keep them safe and free.
Be present in their struggles, Lord,
With love and unity.
O comfort for those who search for rest,
Search for rest,
O comfort for those who search for rest.

Help us to be Your hands, O Lord,
To comfort and to care,
To open doors and hearts alike,
Your blessings we will share.
Bring peace and warmth this Christmas time,
And answer every prayer.
O comfort for those who search for rest,
Search for rest,
O comfort for those who search for rest.

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23 of 25 Christmas carols with revised lyrics for Advent & Christmas Day reflections 2024, can be sung to the relevant tune.

Full disclosure, ChatGPT and Copilot have been utilised in the developing of this revised version of O Come All Ye Faithful which touches on current affairs with reference to celebrating disability while incorporating biblical references by or about Jesus (Psalm 121:3-4, Psalm 146:9, Psalm 91:1, Matthew 18:20, 1 Peter 4:10, Revelation 3:8, Philippians 4:6-7). The hope is that, amidst the division and suffering, a message of peace, justice, hope and reconciliation remains.