Lyrics
The First Noel, the Angels did say
The Angels announced the first Christmas, saying
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
To certain poor shepherds in fields where they rested
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
In fields, they guarded their sheep through the night
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
On a cold, deep winter's night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel (repeated refrain)
Born is the King of Israel!
The King of Israel is born
They looked up and saw a star
The shepherds saw a star shining in the East
Shining in the East beyond them far
Far beyond them
And to the earth it gave great light
The star illuminated the earth greatly
And so it continued both day and night.
Continuing day and night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel (repeated refrain)
Born is the King of Israel!
The King of Israel is born
And by the light of that same star
Three Wise Men came guided by the same star's light
Three Wise men came from country far
From a distant country
To seek for a King was their intent
Intent on finding a King
And to follow the star wherever it went.
Following the star's path
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel (repeated refrain)
Born is the King of Israel!
The King of Israel is born
This star drew nigh to the northwest
The star approached the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took it's rest
Resting over Bethlehem
And there it did both Pause and stay
Pausing and staying
Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.
Directly over where Jesus lay
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel (repeated refrain)
Born is the King of Israel!
The King of Israel is born
Then entered in those Wise men three
Three Wise Men entered reverently
Full reverently upon their knee
Falling upon their knees
And offered there in His presence
Offering gold, myrrh, and frankincense in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Gifts symbolizing reverence and respect
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel (repeated refrain)
Born is the King of Israel!
The King of Israel is born
Then let us all with one accord
Let everyone together
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
Sing praises to the heavenly Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
Creator of Heaven and Earth from nothing
And with his blood mankind has bought.
Who redeemed mankind with His blood
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel (repeated refrain)
Born is the King of Israel!
The King of Israel is born
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