The First Noel
Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra Lyrics
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The angels did say
Was to certain
Poor shepherds
In fields as they lay
In fields where they may
Keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night
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
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
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born
Is the King of Israel
The song "The First Noel" by Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ as told in the Christian tradition. The lyrics talk about angels announcing the birth to poor shepherds in the fields as they were watching over their sheep on a cold winter night. The refrain "Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel" is repeated throughout the song and celebrates the birth of Jesus, who is considered the King of Israel.
As the shepherds looked up, they saw a star shining in the East that gave great light both day and night. This is a reference to the Star of Bethlehem, which is believed to have guided the Wise Men to the birthplace of Jesus. The Wise Men, also known as the Three Kings or Magi, arrived full of reverence and offered Jesus gifts of gold, myrrh, and frankincense.
The song is a simple retelling of the story of the Nativity and emphasizes the importance of Jesus as the King of Israel. It is a traditional Christmas carol that is often played during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
The angels did say
The heavenly beings spoke
Was to certain
Was to specific
Poor shepherds
Humble caretakers of sheep
In fields as they lay
Resting in open pastures
In fields where they may
In fields where they might be
Keeping their sheep
Tending their flock
On a cold winter's night
During a freezing night in winter
That was so deep
That was so silent and peaceful
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Pronouncement of joy
Born
Came into being
Is the King of Israel
Has become ruler of the Jewish people
They looked up
They gazed upward
And saw a star
And discovered a celestial body
Shining in the East
Radiating light from the east
Beyond them far
In a far-off distance
And to the Earth
And to the planet
It gave great light
It beamed brilliant light
And so it continued
And it persisted
Both day and night
Throughout both light and dark periods
Then entered
Then came in
In those Wise men three
Three learned men
Full reverently
With great respect and admiration
Upon their knee
Bowing humbly
And offered there
And gave there
In His presence
In the place he was
Their gold and myrrh
Their valuable, aromatic possessions
And frankincense
And fragrant gum resin
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Pronouncement of joy
Born
Came into being
Is the King of Israel
Has become ruler of the Jewish people
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Pronouncement of joy
Born
Came into being
Is the King of Israel
Has become ruler of the Jewish people
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Written by: DP, PERCY FAITH
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