THE FIRST NOEL

The first Noel the angels 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 look-ed 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.
     Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel. Born is the King of Israel.

And by the light of that same star
Three Wisemen 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 Wisemen three,
Fell reverently upon their knee,
And offered there in His presence
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincence.
     Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel. Born is the King of Israel.