Other Resources

Contemporary Worship Songs

Word to Worship - LCMS

This link takes you to a website called "Word to Worship" that features contemporary worship song suggestions based on the LCMS lectionary (used by Sola). This external website is not affiliated with Sola Publishing.

Hymns • Piano Accompaniments

Kaleb's YouTube Channel

There is an excellent pianist named Kaleb Brasee who plays instrumental versions of popular/classic hymns, recorded to YouTube. This website is not affliated with Sola Publishisng, but it might be a useful option for congregations who are without an acccompanist.

The ReClaim Hymnal

ReClaim - Index of Hymns

Peruse the list of all the hymns that are included in the printed "ReClaim Hymnal for Church and Home" (Pew and Spiral Editions)

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.
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.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!  Born is the king of Israel!

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.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!  Born is the king of Israel!

4 This star drew near to the north-west,
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest;
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!  Born is the king of Israel!

5 Then entered in those Wise Men three,
Full rev-rently upon their knee,
And offered there in his presence
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!  Born is the king of Israel!

Music & Overheads

Lead Sheet (PDF)

Melody and chords for guitar and voice (full page)

Key of D

Music Image (PNG)

Melody and words as an image file to paste into bulletins (cropped)

Key of D

Summary

  • Text: English Carol, 17th cent
  • Music: English Carol
  • Tune: The First Noel
  • Source: Public Domain
  • LBW/WOV Hymn:  #56
  • ReClaim/Sola Hymn:  #121
  • Theme: Witness
  • Category: Christmas
  • Scripture: Luke 2:8-9a