The First Noel

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 it rest,
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Maria’s child lay.
Noel, noel, noel, noel
Born is the king of Israel