The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#86

86. The First Noel

1 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.

Refrain:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!
Born is the King of Israel.

2 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. [Refrain]

3 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. [Refrain]

4 Then entered in those Wise Men three,
Full reverently upon their knee,
And offered there in his presence,
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]

5 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. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The first Noel the angels did say
• Title: The First Noel
• Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!
• Meter: 9. 12. 9. 10. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-11
  ;
  Luke 2:7-16
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Birth
• Source: Traditional

Tune Information

• Name: THE FIRST NOEL
• Meter: 9. 12. 9. 10. with Refrain
• Key: D Major
• Source: English carol; from Sandys' Christmas Carols, 1833