The First Noel

The first Noel the angel did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay

In fields where they lay tending their sheep

On a cold winter's night that was so deep

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel

They look?d 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 it them 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 the knee

And offered there, in His presence

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel

Between an ox stall and an ass

This Child truly there He was

For want of clothing they did Him lay

All in a manger, among the hay

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

If we in our time shall do well

We shall be free from death and hell

For God hath prepared for us all

A resting place in general

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel