The first Noel

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

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 world it gave great light

And so it continued both day and night

And by the light of that same star

Three wise men came from country far

To seek for a king was their intent

And to follow the star wherever it went

This star drew nigh to the north-west

O’er Bethlehem it took its rest

And there it did both stop and stay

Right over the place where Jesus lay

Then entered in those wise men three

Full reverently upon the knee

And offered there in His presence

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense