The first Noel the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay, are keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep: refrain 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 whersoever 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, Fell 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 heavenly Lord That hath made heaven and earth of nought, And with his blood mankind hath bought