The first Noel the angel did say 
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:

(chorus)
Noel, noel, noel, noel, 
Born is the King of Israel.

They lookèd 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:

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:

This star drew nigh to the north-west; 
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest, 
And there it did both stop and stay 
Right over the place where Jesus lay:

Then entered in those wise men three, 
Full reverently upon their knee, 
And offered there in his presence 
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense:

Then let us all with one accord 
Sing praises to our heav'nly Lord, 
That hath made heav'n and earth of naught, 
And with his blood mankind hath bought: