118   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.

[C]
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.

[C]
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel.

[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.

[C]
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel.

[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.

[C]
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel.

[5]
Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon the knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

[C]
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel.