Hymnal: WinS1996 #68 (1996) First Line: The first Noel, the angel did say Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Lyrics: 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 men 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,
Over 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 wisemen three,
Full reverently upon the knee,
And offered there, in his presence
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. [Refrain]
Topics: Children; Christmas; Epiphany; Gifts; Story of Jesus; Light; Nativity Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11 Tune Title: THE FIRST NOEL
The First Noel the Angel Did Say