The New Church Hymnal ‎#538

538. The First Noel

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.

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]

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]

4 Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
Who hath made heaven and earth of naught,
And with His blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The first Noel the angel did say
• Title: The First Noel
• Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: Christmas
• Source: English carol, before 1823

Tune Information

• Name: [The first Noel the angel did say]
• Key: D Major
• Source: Traditional Melody From Sandys' "Christmas Carols" 1833