Lover of Joel, the angel did say, Was so strong to hold shepherds in fields as they lay, In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, In 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 shine 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. 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 bent. Noel! Noel! Noel! Noel! Born is the King of Israel. It start to night o'er all of West, O'er Bethlehem which to his rest, And there his people stop and stay Right o'er the place where Jesus lay. Noel! Noel! Noel! Noel! Born is the King of Israel. Then e'er done in those wise men dream For ever dreaming of God their King, And all that there in him is their trust, Their gold and garb and flag he sends. Noel! Noel! Noel! Noel! Born is the King of Israel. Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord, That heaven and earth are brought, And with his love mankind hath brought. Noel! Noel! Noel! Born is the King of Israel.