The First Noel
Bebe Winans (Holiday) Lyrics
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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
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 wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
This star drew nigh to the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both Pause and stay
Right o'er 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 their 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 heavenly Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
And with his blood mankind has bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
The First Noel is a classic Christmas carol that recounts the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, according to the Bible's account. The song opens with the angels announcing to a particular group of shepherds that the King of Israel was born, and they were to find him in Bethlehem. The chorus, which repeats after each verse, is a joyful proclamation that the King of Israel has been born; Noel means Christmas in French. The shepherds witness a star shining brightly in the East, and this is what leads them to the manger where Baby Jesus lay. The final verse talks about the wise men, three kings, who followed the star that guided them all the way to where the child lay, and they offer gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn king.
The song is timeless and has been played and sung by many generations during the Christmas season. It is a reminder of the reason for the season, and through its lyrics, it emphasizes the idea that Jesus is the one true king of Israel. The song also emphasizes the idea that the birth of Jesus is a reason to celebrate, and it encourages everyone to sing praises to the heavenly Lord, who created the world from nothing and bought mankind with his blood.
Line by Line Meaning
The First Noel, the Angels did say
The first Christmas, angels announced the good news
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The news was delivered to humble shepherds in fields
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
The shepherds were watching over their flocks in the open fields
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
It was a chilly winter night, very quiet and dark
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Noel means Christmas, this song is about the birth of Christ
Born is the King of Israel!
Jesus, the King of Israel was born
They looked up and saw a star
Shepherds saw a bright star in the sky
Shining in the East beyond them far
The star was shining brightly to the East
And to the earth it gave great light
The star illuminated the land with great light
And so it continued both day and night.
The star shone both day and night without fail
And by the light of that same star
The Wise Men travelled guided by the same star
Three Wise men came from country far
Three Wise Men travelled from a far-off country
To seek for a King was their intent
Their purpose was to find the newborn king
And to follow the star wherever it went.
They followed the star wherever it led them
This star drew nigh to the northwest
The star led the Wise Men to the northwest direction
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
The star stopped over Bethlehem and shone bright
And there it did both Pause and stay
The star made a pause over the place where Jesus was born
Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.
The star shone over the place where Jesus was born
Then entered in those Wise men three
The Three Wise Men entered the place
Full reverently upon their knee
They knelt down in deep respect
And offered there in His presence
They presented gifts to the newborn in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
They brought gold, myrrh, and frankincense as gifts
Then let us all with one accord
Let us all unite in harmony
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
Let's sing hymns in praise of our Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
God created Heaven and earth from nothingness
And with his blood mankind has bought.
God purchased humanity with the blood of Christ
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Christmas is here, let's celebrate!
Born is the King of Israel!
A King is born in Israel, it's a time of joy!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN J. CULBERTSON, Traditional Traditional
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