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, 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 grew nigh to the north-west
 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 there, 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