Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#34

34. The First Noel, the Angel Did Say

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

• First Line: The first Noel, the angel did say
• Title: The First Noel, the Angel Did Say
• Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Christ: Birth of; Jesus Christ the Savior: Christmas
• Source: Old English Carol, 1833

Tune Information

• Name: THE FIRST NOEL
• Key: D Major
• Source: W. Sandy's "Christmas Carols" 1833