The First Noel

Authors

Davies Gilbert (Text)
Sir John Stainer (Music)

Tags

Christmas Celebration

Bible verses

The First Noel

Verse 1
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The 
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Was to 
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In 
fields where they 
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On a 
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Born
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Verse 2
They looked up and saw a star,
As it shone in the east beyond them far.
And to the earth, it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
Verse 3
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.
Verse 4
The star drew nigh to the north-west,
O'er Bethlehem it took it's rest,
And there it did both stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Verse 5
Then entered in those wise men three,
Full reverently upon their knee,
And offered there in His presence,
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Verse 6
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
Who hath made heaven and earth of nought,
And with His blood mankind hath bought.