"The First Noel" is a traditional classical English Christmas song, most likely from the 18th century, although possibly earlier.
Lyrics
- 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 that was so deep
- [Chorus]
- Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
- Born is the King of Israel
- 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
- [Chorus]
- And by the light of that same star
- Three wise men came from country afar
- To seek for a king was their intent
- And to follow the star wherever it went
- [Chorus]
- This star drew nigh to the northwest
- Over Bethlehem it took its rest
- And there it did both stop and stay
- Right over the place where Jesus lay
- [Chorus]
- Then entered in those wise men three
- Fell reverently upon their knee
- And offered there in his presence
- Their gold and myrrh and frankincense
- [Chorus]
- Then let us all with one accord
- Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
- That hath made heaven and earth of nought
- And with his blood mankind has bought
- [Chorus]