The First Noel
Brian Wilson (Holiday) Lyrics

The First Noel, the Angels did say
The Angels proclaimed the good news of Jesus Christ’s birth for the first time

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The Angels went to inform shepherds in the fields about the birth of Jesus

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
The shepherds were in the fields overnight tending to their sheep

On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
It was a very cold and dark night during winter when the shepherds received this news.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!
The refrain noel, noel, noel, noel means 'good news,' and is followed by the announcement of the birth of the King of Israel, aka Jesus.

They looked up and saw a star
The shepherds saw a shining star in the East

Shining in the East beyond them far
The star could be seen in the eastern sky far away from where they were located

And to the earth it gave great light
The star shone so brightly, its light illuminated the Earth

And so it continued both day and night.
The star shone continually, both day and night

And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men saw the star and followed it

Three Wise men came from country far
The Wise Men travelled from a far-off country to find the newborn King

To seek for a King was their intent
The Wise Men came to look for the King they believed the star announced

And to follow the star wherever it went.
The Wise Men followed the star wherever it led them

This star drew nigh to the northwest
The star drew near to the northwest sky

O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
The star stopped shining over Bethlehem

And there it did both Pause and stay
The star paused and remained over Bethlehem for a time

Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.
The star was directly above the place where baby Jesus was lying

Then entered in those Wise men three
The three Wise Men entered the place where Jesus was

Full reverently upon their knee
The Wise Men kneeled down in deep respect

And offered there in His presence
The Wise Men offered gifts to baby Jesus in his presence

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
The gifts that were offered were gold, myrrh, and frankincense

Then let us all with one accord
The song invites everyone to praise and thank the Heavenly Lord

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
The song's call is to sing songs of praise for the Heavenly Lord

That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
The song acknowledges that the Lord created the universe and everything in it out of nothing

And with his blood mankind has bought.
The song acknowledges that the Lord has paid the price for mankind's salvation with his blood.