25
Dec '21
Seize the Moment – Day 648
25
Dec '21
Merry Christmas to all who may dwell here.
Merry Christmas, if even just one
May the joy of the season surround you.
Merry Christmas, with love!
Today’s hymn focus will be
“The First Noel”
Luke 2:17 (ESV)
“And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.”
This traditional English carol dates back as far as the 13th century, taken from the “Miracle Plays”, the earliest form of theater which portrayed famous Bible stories. While the original author is unknown, it is accredited to William Sandy for publishing it in his book Christmas Carols in 1833, helping to revitalize the practice of singing carols during the holidays. The word ‘Noel’ is taken from the French word for ‘Christmas’.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the King of Israel
The song serves as a testament to the fact that no matter what the earth looks like, no matter how much time passes, the encouraging story of Jesus will always connect with the hearts that are desperate for Him.
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The First Noel
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.
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.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
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. [Refrain]
shining in the east, beyond them far;
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain]
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. [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]
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. [Refrain]
o’er Bethlehem it took its rest;
and there it did both stop and stay,
right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain]
5
Then entered in those Wise Men three,
full reverently upon the knee,
and offered there, in his presence,
their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]
full reverently upon the knee,
and offered there, in his presence,
their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]