Favorite Hymns of Praise ‎#90

90. The First Noel

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 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)

3 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)

4 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)

Text Information

• First Line: The first Noel the angel did say
• Title: The First Noel
• Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1967
• Topic: Christ: Advent and Birth
• Source: Old English Carol

Tune Information

• Name: [The first Noel the angel did say]
• Key: D Major
• Source: W. Sandy's "Christmas Carols"