The First Noel
Winans BeBe & CeCe 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!
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!
And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men came from country far
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
This star drew nigh to the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both Pause and stay
Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.
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!
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
And with his blood mankind has bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
The song, "The First Noel," is a traditional English Christmas carol that takes us back to the nativity scene, where angels made their announcement of the birth of Jesus to the shepherds on a cold winter's night. The lyrics reflect the Good News of the birth of the King of Israel, as the angels declared it. The word "Noel" means Christmas in French and refers to the Christmas season. The song starts with the story of the birth of Jesus and describes how angels went to the shepherds and informed them about the birth of the Savior. The angels sang praises to God, and the shepherds followed the star to where Jesus was born.
The second verse of the song tells us about the Wise Men who followed the same star to find Jesus. They brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor the new king, and they are depicted on their knees, presenting the gifts to the newborn king. The final verse tells us all to raise our voices in praise for the Lord who made "heaven and earth of nought" and who shed his blood for the redemption of mankind.
Line by Line Meaning
The First Noel, the Angels did say
The announcement of Jesus' birth was made by angels
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The angels appeared to shepherds while they were tending their sheep
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
The shepherds were in a field at night
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
It was a cold and dark night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Rejoice, there is good news
Born is the King of Israel!
Jesus, the King of Israel, has been born
They looked up and saw a star
The shepherds saw a star in the sky
Shining in the East beyond them far
The star was shining in the eastern sky
And to the earth it gave great light
The star illuminated the earth
And so it continued both day and night.
The star shone continuously
And by the light of that same star
The Wise Men followed the star's light
Three Wise men came from country far
Three Wise Men came from a distant land
To seek for a King was their intent
The Wise Men were seeking a King
And to follow the star wherever it went.
They followed the star to find the King
This star drew nigh to the northwest
The star moved towards the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
The star stopped over Bethlehem
And there it did both Pause and stay
The star remained stationary over the place where Jesus was
Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.
The star was above the place where Jesus was born
Then entered in those Wise men three
The Wise Men entered the place where Jesus was
Full reverently upon their knee
The Wise Men kneeled in respect
And offered there in His presence
The Wise Men presented their gifts to Jesus
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
The Wise Men gave gold, myrrh and frankincense as gifts
Then let us all with one accord
Let us all together
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
Praise our divine Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
God created the universe from nothing
And with his blood mankind has bought.
Jesus' blood was shed to redeem humanity
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Rejoice, there is good news
Born is the King of Israel!
Jesus, the King of Israel, has been born
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