The First Noel

by Anonymous

　　The first Noel, the angels say To Bethlehem's shepherds as they lay. At midnight watch, when keeping sheep, The winter wild, the light snow deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel. The shepherds rose, and saw a star Bright in the East, beyond them far, Its beauty gave them great delight, This star it set now day nor night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel. Now by the light of this bright star Three wise men came from country far; They sought a king, such their intent, The star their guide where'er it went. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel. Then drawing nigh to the northwest, O'er Bethlehem town it took its rest; The wise men learnt its cause of stay, And found the place where Jesus lay. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel.