This classic Christmas carol was penned in the 1800s and has a Cornish beginning. It is a traditional English carol that uses the word Noel as a synonym for Christmas, and that did not become vogue until a more modern time in England. You know, the 1800s.
By 1871, it was part of the traditional Christmas celebration, and English composer, John Stainer, arranged it into a four-part hymn that we sing to this day.
From the Cornish Songbook of 1929:
O well, O well, the Angels did say
To shepherds there in the fields did lay;
Late in the night a-folding their sheep,
A winter's night, both cold and bleak.
Refrain
O well, O well, O well, O well,
Born is the King of Israel.
From a more modern version:
The first Noel, the angels say
To Bethlehem's shepherds as they lay.
At midnight watch, when keeping sheep,
The winter wild, the light snow deep.
Refrain
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel.
The shepherds rose, and saw a star
Bright in the East, beyond them far,
Its beauty gave them great delight,
This star it set now day nor night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel.
Now by the light of this bright star
Three wise men came from country far;
They sought a king, such their intent,
The star their guide where'er it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel.
Then drawing nigh to the northwest,
O'er Bethlehem town it took its rest;
The wise men learnt its cause of stay,
And found the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel.
From Elvis to Molly Ringwald, this song has been a favorite of numerous voices, so it was hard to make a selection. I reached deep into my childhood and bring you this one. My mom has this album, so the image is as fresh to me as the snow in the background he is standing in.
Shall we see what Santa has to put in our stockings this year?
Montana Blue Earrings Sterling Silver Swarovski Crystal
Blue Pot Holder Set of 2
Hand Knit Cobalt Blue Hooded Cowl
She is Ready to Pop Sticker Labels
Etched Ink Blue Lampwork Beads Frosted Sea Glass Beads
Cairn Terriers Hand Sanitizer Holder
Bracelets for Women
Royal Blue Cats Eye Faceted Glass Beaded Coil Wrap Bracelet
Once In A Blue Moon Art Print
Cerulean Blue Faceted Agate Bali Copper OOAK 21 inch Necklace
Blue Swarovski Necklace
Blue Gemstone Necklace For Women
Yellow and Blue Necklace
Unusual Afzelia Burl Pendant Necklace Beaded Exotic Wood Handmade
Crochet Infant Boy Sweater
SEMI TRUCK CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT HANDMADE FROM MAPLE WOOD
Blue Flowers Handmade Earrings
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Julie