The First Noel

Verse 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.

Verse 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:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.

Verse 3:
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.

Refrain:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.

Verse 4:
This star drew nigh
To the northwest,
O’er Bethlehem
It took its rest,
And there it did
Both stop and stay,
Right over the place
Where Jesus lay.

Refrain:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.