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!
 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.
 Noel Noel Noel Noel!
 Born is the King of Israel!
 This star drew nigh to the northwest
 Over 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 did they know assuredly
 Within that house the King did lie:
 One entered in then for to see,
 And found the Babe in poverty:
 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 naught
 And with His blood
 Mankind hath bought.
 Noel Noel Noel Noel!
 Born is the King of Israel!