Weihnachtslied: The First Noel

The First Noel gehört zu den leiseren und stimmungsvolleren Weihnachtsliedern. Hier wird die Geburt Jesu besungen. Den Text finden Sie hier.

1. Strophe

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!

2. Strophe

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!

3. Strophe

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.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

4. Strophe

This star drew nigh to the northwest O’er Bethlehem it took its rest

And there it did both Pause and stay

Right o’er the place where Jesus lay.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

5. Strophe

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!

6. Strophe

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!

(Text: Davis Gilbert / Melodie: John Stainer, Ralph Vaughan Williams)