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.
Refrain:
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. [Refrain]
3 And by the light of that same star
The wise men came from country far;
To seek for a King was their intent,
And to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain]
4 The 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. [Refrain]
5 Then entered in those wisemen three,
Full reverently upon the knee,
And offered there, in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]
6 Then let us all in one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
Who hath made heav’n and earth of naught,
And with His blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain]
