204 | Sing Joyfully#205 | 206 |
Text: | The First Noel |
Tune: | [The first Noel, the angel did say] |
Arranger: | John Stainer |
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 their 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 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1989 |
Topic: | Jesus Christ: Birth |
Source: | Traditional English carol |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | [The first Noel, the angel did say] |
Arranger: | John Stainer |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | W. Sandys' Christmas Carol |