Johnny Mathis

The First Noel

Johnny Mathis


The First Noel 
The angels did say
Was to certain 
Poor shepherds 
In fields as they lay
In fields where they may 
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 entered 
In those Wise men three
Full reverently 
Upon their knee
And offered there 
In His presence
Their gold and myrrh 
And frankincense
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born 
Is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born 
Is the King of Israel