The First Noel (1823)

(Ensemble)

The first Noel…the angels 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.

(Women)

And then...there did...appear a Star,

Whose glory then did...shine so far:

Unto the earth...it gave a great light,

And there it continued day and a night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel.

(Men)

And by…the light…of that same Star,

Three Wise Men came from country far;

To seek a King was their intent -

They follow'd the Star…wherever it went.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel.

(Ensemble)

The Star before them led to the North West,

And over the village of Bethlehem did rest,

And there remained by night and by day,

Right over the place where Jesus Christ lay.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel.