The First Noel
Maranatha! Classics Lyrics
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Noel, Noel
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 winterโฒs night that was so deep
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel
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
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
The First Noel is a timeless Christmas carol that recounts the story of the birth of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the angels and the poor shepherds. The first two lines of the song, "Noel, Noel", are often mistaken for the song's title, but they are simply an exclamation of joy and celebration, being derived from the Old French word "noรซl" which means "Christmas". The opening line, "The First Noel, the Angels did say" makes reference to the appearance of angels to the shepherds, announcing the news of Jesus' birth.
The second verse of the song speaks about the star that the Wise Men saw in the Eastern sky, which guided them to the manger where Baby Jesus lay. The lyrics "And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night" is a metaphor for the eternal message of hope and salvation that Jesus' birth symbolizes. The song continues to repeat the chorus, "Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel!", as a reminder that the birth of Jesus is not just a historical event but a religious experience that needs to be celebrated with great joy and reverence.
Facts about the song:
Line by Line Meaning
Noel, Noel
The chorus is an upbeat, joyful expression of celebration.
The First Noel, the Angels did say
The Angels announced the birth of Jesus to poor shepherds in the fields.
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The announcement was made to poor shepherds who were resting in the fields.
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
The shepherds were watching over their sheep in the fields at night.
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
The night was very cold and dark.
They looked up and saw a star
The shepherds saw a bright star shining in the sky.
Shining in the East beyond them far
The star was in the East and could be seen from far away.
And to the earth it gave great light
The star shone brightly and illuminated the earth.
And so it continued both day and night
The star remained visible both day and night, guiding the shepherds to the birthplace of Jesus.
Born is the King of Israel!
Jesus, who is the King of Israel, was born on this day.
Noel, Noel
The chorus is repeated throughout the song as a powerful expression of celebration.
Writer(s): Traditional
Contributed by Owen I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LUCY wanjohi
The Best Christmas ever in my life 2022. Thanks be to God.
The incrEDIBLES
Thank you for this. I will use this in my class. ๐
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