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.

NOEL, NOEL,
NOEL, NOEL,
BORN IS THE KING OF ISRAEL

2.
They looked up
And saw a start
Shining in the east,
Beyond them far;
And to the earth
It gave great light,
And so it continued
Both day and night.

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 start
Wherever it went.

4.
This start drew night
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.

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.

Text and Music: An English Tradition Carol from the 17th Centurty

Use: Christmas, Epiphany