You know, I’ve always had a soft spot for “The First Noel.” Every time I hear it, I’m instantly transported back to cozy winter nights, wrapped up in a blanket with the glow of the Christmas tree lights flickering softly. There’s something so timeless about it that just warms the heart.
What I find truly fascinating is that “The First Noel” is one of those carols that has been passed down through generations, dating all the way back to 16th or 17th-century England. Can you imagine how many people over the centuries have sung this song, each adding their own voice to its history? It’s like a musical thread that connects us to the past.
The melody is simple yet so moving, and the lyrics tell the story of the shepherds witnessing the miraculous birth of Jesus. It’s a humble narrative, but that’s what makes it so relatable and profound. It doesn’t rely on grandiose expressions; instead, it captures the wonder of that moment in a way that’s both intimate and universal.
Every Christmas, when I hear “The First Noel,” it’s like a gentle reminder of the true essence of the holiday—hope, joy, and a sense of shared humanity. It’s not just a song; it’s an experience that brings people together, no matter where they’re from
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Lyrics
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
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
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Born is the King
Born is the King of Israel