the first noel

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

they looked up and say 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

noel

noel

noel

noel

born is the king of israel

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

noel

noel

noel

noel

born is the king of israel

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

noel

noel

noel

noel

born is the king of israel

then entered in those wise men three

full reverently up on the knee

and offered there

in his presence

their gold and myrrh and frankincense

noel

noel

noel

noel

born is the king of israel