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The First Noel
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Aug 6, 2026 updated
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Hannah Kerr's rendition of the classic Christmas carol 'The First Noel' retells the biblical story of the angels announcing Jesus' birth to shepherds in the fields. The song describes how the shepherds saw a bright star that led them to the newborn King. With its repeated refrain 'Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel,' the carol celebrates the arrival of Jesus as the promised Messiah. Kerr's version brings a fresh, contemporary feel to this traditional hymn while preserving its message of joy and wonder at the incarnation.
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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.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the 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.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.