Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#213

213. 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.

Chorus:
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. [Chorus]

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: 1985
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-20
• Topic: Christmas
• Source: Traditional English carol, ca. 17th century

Tune Information

• Name: [The first Noel the angel did say]
• Incipit: 32123 45671 76567
• Key: D Major
• Source: Traditional English carol, ca. 17th century