The first noel the angel did say

Was to certain poor shepherds

In fields as they lay

In fields as 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.

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.

This star drew nigh to the northwest

O'er bethlehem it took it rest

And there it did both stop and stay

Right over the place where jesus lay.

Then entered in those wise men three

Full reverently upon their knee

And offered there in his presence

Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

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.