The First Noel
Julianne Johnson 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!
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
The First Noel, the Angels did say
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!
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
The First Noel is a classic Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The song opens with the announcement made by the angels to the shepherds tending to their sheep in the fields that a savior has been born in Bethlehem. The lyrics are an upbeat and joyful proclamation of the good news that Jesus, the long-awaited king of Israel, has finally been born.
The repetition of the word "Noel" throughout the song is a French word for Christmas, which means "good news" or "joyful announcement." The phrase "Born is the King of Israel" is a direct reference to Jesus, who was born to Mary and Joseph in a manger in Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecies of the Old Testament.
The song's imagery of shepherds, sheep, and a cold winter's night adds to the overall theme of the humble and miraculous nature of Jesus' birth. The song invites listeners to join in the celebration and rejoice in the miraculous birth of the King of Israel.
Line by Line Meaning
The First Noel, the Angels did say
The first announcement of Jesus' birth was made by angels
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The angels announced Jesus' birth to some poor shepherds while they were in the fields
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
The shepherds were keeping watch over their sheep in the fields
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
This event occurred on a very cold and deep winter's night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
The repetition of 'Noel' is a shout of joy and celebration
Born is the King of Israel!
Jesus, the King of Israel, has been born
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
The repetition of 'Noel' is a shout of joy and celebration
Born is the King of Israel!
Jesus, the King of Israel, has been born
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
The repetition of 'Noel' is a shout of joy and celebration
Born is the King of Israel!
Jesus, the King of Israel, has been born
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
The repetition of 'Noel' is a shout of joy and celebration
Born is the King of Israel!
Jesus, the King of Israel, has been born
Contributed by Adrian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.