Finally, a Christmas carol that doesn't cause my eyes to tear when I hear it! I think it just has an overall happy, upbeat feeling. It's believed to have been written in the 17th century, passed down orally, and finally written in a book of Christmas carols in 1833. ~~GHC
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The First 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 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 far
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!
1 comment:
Ginger, I've really been enjoying the carols you've shared here. I have an old Reader's Digest songbook of Christmas music that was in my family when I was growing up. It's wonderful because not only is it packed full of music, but it includes a background story on each song. My girls are really getting into it this year - they crowd around the piano while I play and we all sing together at the top of our lungs.
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