The First Noel
The Ray Conniff Singers Lyrics
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Was to certain poor shepherds
In fields as they lay
In fields where they lay watching 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
Shining in the east beyond them afar
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
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Hark, the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful, all ye nations, rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark, the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Hail, the Heaven Prince of peace
Hail, the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings
Hark, the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Hark, the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah
Adeste fideles læti triumphantes
Venite, venite in Bethlehem
Natum videte
Regem angelorum
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus
Dominum
Oh come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant
Oh come ye, oh come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him, born the King of Angels
Oh come, let us adore Him
Oh come, let us adore Him
Oh come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We wish you a lot of presents
We wish you a lot of presents
We wish you a lot of presents and a lot of the cheer
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
The song, "Medley: The First Noel / Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / O Come All Ye Faithful / We Wish You A Merry Christmas," is a collection of well-known Christmas carols. The first verse of The First Noel tells the story of the angel's announcement to the shepherds about the birth of Jesus Christ. The word "Noel" means "Good news" or "Born is the King of Israel." The second verse reflects the shepherds' journey to Bethlehem to see the newborn King. The repetition of the word "Noel" signifies the importance of the message that the angels delivered to the shepherds.
In the second part of the song, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, the lyrics emphasize the birth of Jesus, bringing peace on earth and mercy to sinners. The chorus asks the nations to rise and celebrate the triumph of the skies with the angelic host proclaiming that Christ is born in Bethlehem. The following verse describes Jesus's role as the Prince of Peace and the Son of Righteousness, bringing light and life to all.
Next, O Come All Ye Faithful encourages all to come to Bethlehem and behold the king of angels. The song invites all believers to adore Him and recognize Him as the Lord. The verse is repeated three times with slightly different lyrics, emphasizing the importance of adoring the newborn Savior.
Finally, We Wish You A Merry Christmas is a light-hearted invitation to celebrate the festive season. The song wishes the listener a merry Christmas, a happy New Year, and a lot of presents and cheer. The repetition of the same lyrics multiple times signifies the friendly and upbeat spirit of the festive season.
Line by Line Meaning
The angels announced to certain poor shepherds
The announcement of the birth of Jesus was made to shepherds by angels.
In fields where they lay watching their sheep
The shepherds were watching their sheep in the fields at the time of the announcement.
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
The announcement was made on a cold, deep winter night.
They looked up and saw a star shining in the east
The shepherds saw the bright shining star in the east and realized that something extraordinary had happened.
And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night
The star illuminated the earth with great light, and it continued shining throughout both day and night.
Born is the King of Israel
The birth of Jesus, who is the King of Israel, has been announced.
Glory to the newborn King
The angels are singing praises in honor of the newborn King, Jesus.
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
Jesus' birth brings peace and mercy to the world.
God and sinners reconciled
Jesus' birth provides a means for God and sinners to be reconciled or reunited.
Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies
All nations are called to join in the joyful celebration of Jesus' birth and the triumph in the heavens.
With the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem
The angels join their voices with the heavenly host to proclaim that Christ has been born in Bethlehem.
Hail the heaven Prince of Peace, hail the Son of Righteousness
Christ is the Prince of Peace and the Son of Righteousness, who brings light, life, and healing to all.
Risen with healing in his wings
Jesus has risen up, and he carries healing with him.
Oh come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant. Come and behold him, born the King of angels
A call goes out to all the faithful who are joyful and triumphant to come and see the newborn King of angels.
Oh come, let us adore Him. Christ the Lord
We are called to come and worship Jesus, our Lord.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Warm greetings of Merry Christmas and Happy New Year are sent to you.
We wish you a lot of presents and a lot of the cheer
We send our wishes for many presents and a joyful cheer to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kevin Olusola, Scott Hoying, Avriel Kaplan, Kirstin Maldonado, Mitchell Grassi, Ben Bram
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