118. The First Noel

Verse 1

The first noel the angel 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.

Chorus 1

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Born is the King of Israel.

Verse 2

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.

Chorus 3

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Born is the King of Israel.

Verse 4

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.

Chorus 5

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Born is the King of Israel.

Verse 6

This star drew nigh to the northwest,

O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,

And there it did both stop and stay,

Right over the place where Jesus lay.

Chorus 7

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Born is the King of Israel.

Verse 8

Then entered in those wise men three,

Full reverently upon the knee,

And offered there, in His presence,

Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

Chorus 9

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Born is the King of Israel.