Wartburg Hymnal ‎#111

111. The first Noël the angel did say

1 The first Noël 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, with snow so deep.

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

2 They lookéd 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 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]

5 Then entered in those wise men three,
Fell rev'rently upon their knee,
And offered there, in His presence,
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. [Refrain]

6 Then let us all with one accord,
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought,
And with His blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The first Noël the angel did say
• Author: Anon.
• Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Christmas
• Notes: Tune: NOEL

Tune Information

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