Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#155

155. 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 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

• 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

• Name: [The first noel the angel did say]
• Key: D Major
• Source: English Melody; Sandy's Christmas Carols, 1833