Baptist Hymnal 2008 ‎#180

180. The First Noel

1 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.

Chorus:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.

2 For all to see there was 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.[Chorus]

3 And by the light of that same star
The wise men came from country far;
To seek for a king was their intent,
And to follow the star wherever it went.[Chorus]

4 Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
Who hath made heaven and earth of naught,
And with His blood mankind hath bought.[Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: The first Noel the angels did say
• Title: The First Noel
• Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
• Meter: Irregular meter
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Topic: Jesus, Birth
• Source: Traditional English Carol

Tune Information

• Name: THE FIRST NOEL
• Arranger (last chorus setting and choral ending): Dennis Allen
• Meter: Irregular meter
• Key: D Major
• Source: Traditional English Carol
• Copyright: Arr. © Copyright 2008 Van Ness Press, Inc. (ASCAP) (admin. by LifeWay Worship). All rights reserved.