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.

    shining in the east beyond them far;

    and to the earth it gave great light,

    and so it continued both day and night.  Refrain

    three wise men came from country far;

    to seek for a king was their intent,

    and to follow the star wherever it went.  Refrain

    o'er Bethlehem it took its rest;

    and there it did both stop and stay

    right over the place where Jesus lay.  Refrain

    full rev'rently upon their knee,

    and offered there in his presence

    their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.  Refrain