The First Noel
Celestial Revelations: The Story Behind 'The First Noel' by Annie Lennox
Lyrics
The First Noel, the Angels did say
The announcement of the birth of Jesus (Noel) was made by angels.
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The message was conveyed specifically to poor shepherds in the fields.
In fields where they lay, a-keeping their sheep
The shepherds were tending to their sheep in the fields.
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
It was a cold winter night, emphasizing the challenging conditions.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Celebration and proclamation that the King of Israel is born (Noel).
Born is the King of Israel
-They looked up and saw a star
The shepherds noticed a star in the East, catching their attention.
Shining in the East beyond them far
The star illuminated the night, providing continuous light both day and night.
And to the earth, it gave great light
-And so it continued both day and night
-Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Reiteration of the joyous announcement of the birth of the King of Israel.
Born is the King of Israel
-Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
-Born is the King of Israel
-And by the light of that same star
Three Wise Men followed the same star from a distant country.
Three Wise Men came from country far
The Wise Men sought a King and followed the guiding star.
To seek for a King was their intent
-And to follow the star wherever it went
-Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Repeat of the celebration of the birth of the King of Israel.
Born is the King of Israel
-Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
-Born is the King of Israel
-Then let us all with one accord
Encouragement to unite in praising the heavenly Lord who created everything and redeemed mankind with His blood.
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
-That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
-And with His blood mankind has bought
-Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Repetition of the joyful proclamation of the birth of the King of Israel.
Born is the King of Israel
-Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
-Born is the King of Israel
-Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Final repetition, emphasizing the significance of the birth of the King of Israel.
Born is the King of Israel
-Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
-Born is the King of Israel
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