The First Noel Lyrics - Roger Whittaker

The first Noel the angel did say 

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay 

In fields where they lay tending their sheep 

On a cold winter's night that was so deep 

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel 

Born is the King of Israel 

They look?d 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 it them 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 the knee 

And offered there, in His presence 

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense 

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel 

Born is the King of Israel 

Between an ox stall and an ass 

This Child truly there He was 

For want of clothing they did Him lay 

All in a manger, among the hay 

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 

If we in our time shall do well 

We shall be free from death and hell 

For God hath prepared for us all 

A resting place in general 

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel 

Born is the King of Israel