Author: Rev. W. A. MuhlenbergAppears in 239 hymnalsFirst Line: Zion, the marvelous story be tellingRefrain First Line: Shout the glad tidings, exultingly singUsed With Tune: [Zion, the marvelous story be telling]
Appears in 406 hymnalsFirst Line: The first Noel the angel did sayRefrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, NoelUsed With Tune: [The first Noel the angel did say]Text Sources: Traditional