1. 1. 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. 1 - The First Noel Words by: Traditional English carol Music by: W. Sandy’s Christmas Carols, Arrangement by: John Stainer © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

2. 1 - The First Noel © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

3. Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. c - The First Noel © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

4. 2. 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. 2 - The First Noel Words by: Traditional English carol Music by: W. Sandy’s Christmas Carols, Arrangement by: John Stainer © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

5. 2 - The First Noel © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

6. Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. c - The First Noel © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

7. 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., 3 - The First Noel Words by: Traditional English carol Music by: W. Sandy’s Christmas Carols, Arrangement by: John Stainer © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

8. 3 - The First Noel © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

9. Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. c - The First Noel © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

10. 4. This star drew nigh to the northwest, O'er Bethlehem it took its rest, And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay. 4 - The First Noel Words by: Traditional English carol Music by: W. Sandy’s Christmas Carols, Arrangement by: John Stainer © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

11. 4 - The First Noel © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

12. Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. c - The First Noel © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™