The First Noel

The first Noel the angels did say

Was to certain poor shepherds

In fields as they lay

In fields where they lay

Keeping their sheep

On a cold winter's night

That was so deep

Noel Noel Noel Noel!

Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star

Shining in the East beyond them far

And to the earth it gave great light

And so it continued both day and night

Noel Noel Noel Noel!

Born is the King of Israel!

And by the light of that same star

Three wise men came from country far

To seek for a King was their intent

And to follow the star

Wherever it went

Noel Noel Noel Noel!

Born is the King of Israel!

This star drew nigh to the northwest

Over Bethlehem it took its rest

And there it did both stop and stay

Right over the place where Jesus lay

Noel Noel Noel Noel!

Born is the King of Israel!

Then did they know assuredly

Within that house the King did lie:

One entered in then for to see

And found the Babe in poverty:

Noel Noel Noel Noel!

Born is the King of Israel!

Then entered in those wise men three

Full reverently upon their knee

And offered there in His presence

Their gold, and myrrh and frankincense

Noel Noel Noel Noel!

Born is the King of Israel!

Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord

That hath made heaven

And earth of naught

And with His blood

Mankind hath bought

Noel Noel Noel Noel!

Born is the King of Israel!