Text:The First Noel
Tune:THE FIRST NOEL

213. 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. 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. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: The first Noel the angel did say
Title: The First Noel
Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture:
Topic: Christmas
Source: Traditional English carol, ca. 17th century
Tune Information
Name: THE FIRST NOEL
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 32123 45671 76567
Key: D Major
Source: Traditional English carol, ca. 17th century



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