The First Noel

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  • 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.

    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 where’er 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 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.

    Then let us all with one accord
    Sing praises to our heav’nly Lord
    That hath made Lyrics from a song in Public Domain

Comments: 4

  • I Am from Somewhere That You Don't Need To KnowHi! "And to the earth it gave great light" doesn't have the right syllable count, is it accurate?
  • Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn Christmas Day in 1965 Johnny Mathis appeared on the ABC-TV program 'Shindig!'; and he sang "Marshmallow World," "Rudolph, the Red Nose Reindeer", "Winter Wonderland," "Carol Of The Bells"/"Ding Dong", "Sounds of Christmas", "I'll Be Home for Christmas", and "Oh Holy Night"...
    But he did perform "The First Noel"???
    R.I.P. Jimmy O'Neil {Shindig's host, 1940 - 2013} and John Royce Mathis will celebrate his 80th birthday come next September 30th {2015}.
  • Robert from .punta Gorde, Flhe and elvis would blo the place away with connie francis
  • Joan from Victorville, CaI think JOHNNY MATHIS is the greatest singer ever and could make any song sound good. Especially CHRISTMAS SONGS LIKE THIS ONE. He is truly "A CLASS ACT" a real fan Joan or Joanie
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