| T H E F I R S T N O E L |
| The first noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay. In fields as they lay keeping their sheep on a cold winters night that was so deep. Noel, noel, noel, noel, Born is the King of Isreal. 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) And by the light of that same star three wisemen came from afar. To seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. (refrain) This star drew nigh to the north-west, o're Bethlehem it took rest. And there it did both stop and stay, right over the place where Jesus lay. (refrain) Then entered those wise three men, full reverently upon their knee. And offered there in his presence, their gold, myrrh and frakincense. (refrain) 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. (refrain) |