(English Carol, 17th Century)
The firt Noel the angels did say
Was to certain poor shephereds
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 look 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.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!
And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from country far
To seek for the King was their intent
And to follow the star
wherever it went
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!
This star drew high to the northwest
Over Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!
Then did they know assuredly
Within that house the King did lie
One entered in then for to see
And found the Babe in poverty.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!
Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold, and myrrh and frankincense
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our Heavenly Lord
That hath made heaven
and earth of naught.
And with His blood mankind
hath bought.
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!
