Twelve Days of Christmas Carols- The First Noel

The First Noel

The first Noel, the angels say

To Bethlehem's shepherds as they lay.

At midnight watch, when keeping sheep,

The winter wild, the light snow deep.

Refrain

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel.

The shepherds rose, and saw a star

Bright in the East, beyond them far,

Its beauty gave them great delight,

This star it set now day nor night.

Now by the light of this bright star

Three wise men came from country far;

They sought a king, such their intent,

The star their guide where'er it went.

Then drawing nigh to the northwest,

O'er Bethlehem town it took its rest;

The wise men learnt its cause of stay,

And found the place where Jesus lay.