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.
Refrain:
Noel, noel!
Noel, noel!
born is the King of Israel!
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. [Refrain]
3 And by the light of that same star,
Three wise came from country far;
To seek for a king was their intent,
And to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain]
4 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. [Refrain]
5 Then entered in those wise men three,
Full rev'rently upon the knee,
And offered there, in His presence
their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. [Refrain]
6 Then let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heav'nly Lord;
that hath made heav'n and earth of naught,
and with His blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | The first noel the angel did say |
Title: | The First Noel |
Refrain First Line: | Noel, Noel! Noel, Noel! |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1970 |
Topic: | Christmas |
Source: | English carol, before 1823 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | [The first noel the angel did say] |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | English Melody; Sandy's Christmas Carols, 1833 |