_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._
_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._
_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._
_Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel._
_Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense._
_Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel._
_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._
_Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel._