The word "noel" means "news" and "shouts for joy. The First Noel. [Chorus] Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! It is listed as number 682 in the Roud Folk Song Index "The First Nowell", also known as "The First Noel (or Noël)", is a traditional English Christmas carol with Cornish origins, most likely from the early modern period, although possibly earlier. The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepards in fields as they lay: in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep. On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay, In fields where they lay keeping their sheep. They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east, beyond them far; And to … Born is the King of Israel! They looked up and saw a star, Shining in the east, beyond them far; And to t Lyrics The first Noel the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; 'The First Noel' begins by mentioning the story that the Bible records in Luke 2:8-14 of angels announcing Jesus Christ's birth to shepherds in the Bethlehem area during the first Christmas: "And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. from Christmas Carols New and Old, 1871 The first Nowell, 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.Refrain Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.2. Shining in the East beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, The First Noel (also written The First Noël and The First Nowell) is a traditional classical English Christmas carol, most likely from the early modern period, although possibly earlier. with Refrain Key: D Major Date: 1989 Source: Traditional English carol; harm. The first Noel the angel did say. 2. They looked up and saw a star shining in the … 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: The angels did indeed announce the birth of Jesus Christ to shepherds (Lk 2:8–9). 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. I want to look at the first Noel, and explore what it meant for the shepherds, Joseph, Mary, and Jesus and what it means for us today. Authoritative information about the hymn text The First Noel the Angel Did Say, with lyrics, PDF files, printable scores, MIDI files, audio recordings, piano resources, and products for worship planners. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 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. 2. Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel. 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. Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. They looked up and saw a star, Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel. They looked up and saw a star. Noel is an Early Modern English synonym of Christmas. 1. Tune Title: THE FIRST NOEL First Line: The first Noel the angel did say Meter: Irr.