The First Noel

	The first
	Noel, the angel did say
	Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
	In fields where they lay, a keeping their sheep
	On a cold winter's night that was so deep
	Noel, Noel,
	Noel, Noel, born is the
	King of Israel
	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
	Noel, Noel,
	Noel, Noel, born is the
	King of Israel
	And by the light of that same star
	Three wise men came from the country far
	To seek for a
	King was their intent
	And to follow the star wherever it went
	Noel, Noel,
	Noel, Noel, born is the
	King of Israel
	This star drew nigh to the north west
	Over Bethlehem it took its rest
	And there it did both stop and stay
	Right over the place where
	Jesus layNoel,
	Noel, Noel,
	Noel, born is the
	King of Israel
	Then entered in those wise men three
	Fell reverently upon their knee
	And offered there in
	His presence
	Their gold and myrrh and frankincense
	Noel, Noel,
	Noel, Noel, born is the kind of
	IsraelThen let us all with one accord
	Sing praises to our heavenly
	LordThat hath made heaven and earth of nought
	And with his blood mankind has bought
	Noel, Noel,
	Noel, Noel, born is the
	King of Israel