The First Noel
Cedarmont Kids Lyrics
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Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay a-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
Born is the King of Israel
"The First Noel" is a centuries-old Christmas carol from England, and is one of the most beloved carols in the world. The song starts off with the story of the shepherds in the fields, and how the angel appeared to them and announced the birth of Jesus, the savior of the world. The shepherds, who were poor and lowly, were the first people who heard the good news of Jesus' birth, and they were filled with joy and hope.
The carol continues with the story of the star that guided the Wise Men to Bethlehem where they found the newborn baby Jesus. It was a sign that God's promise to send a savior for humanity had been fulfilled. The song repeats the joyful proclamation of "Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel" four times throughout the song, emphasizing the good news of Jesus' birth and the coming of the Messiah.
Overall, "The First Noel" is a beautiful and powerful song that captures the joy and wonder of Christmas. It reminds us of the humble beginnings of Jesus' life and the significance of his coming to earth to save humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
The first Noel the angel did say
The angel proclaimed the first good news
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The angel appeared to some humble shepherds who were resting in the fields
In fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep
The shepherds were minding their flocks in the fields where they lay
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
It was a dark and frosty winter night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
They shouted with joy, singing 'Noel!' in celebration of the news
Born is the King of Israel
They learned that the King of Israel had been born
They looked up and saw a star
They gazed upward and spotted a bright star
Shining in the east, beyond them far
The star radiated from the east, very far away
And to the earth it gave great light
The star illuminated the earth
And so it continued both day and night
The star kept glowing throughout the entire day and night
Born is the King of Israel
They joyfully repeated the news that the King of Israel was born
Born is the King of Israel
They sang again to express their excitement over the news
Writer(s): William Sandys
Contributed by Henry Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.