Christmas Songs - The First Noel Lyrics
(English carol, 17th century)The first Noel the angels did sayWas to certain poor shepherdsIn fields as they lay,In fields where they,Laying their sheepOn a cold winter's nightThat was so deep.Noel Noel Noel Noel!Born is the King of Israel!They looked up and saw a starShining 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 starThree wise men came from country far,To seek for a King was their intentAnd to follow the starWherever it went.Noel Noel Noel Noel!Born is the King of Israel!This star drew nigh to the northwestOver Bethlehem it took its rest,And there it did both stop and stayRight over the place where Jesus lay.Noel Noel Noel Noel!Born is the King of Israel!Then did they know assuredlyWithin 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 threeFull reverently upon their knee,And offered there in His presenceTheir gold, and myrrh and frankincense.Noel Noel Noel Noel!Born is the King of Israel!Then let us all with one accordSing praises to our heavenly Lord,That hath made heavenAnd earth of naughtAnd with His bloodMankind hath bought.Noel Noel Noel Noel!Born is the King of Israel!
