The First Noel

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About this hymn

Date: 1911
Tune: The First Noel
Composer: English
Key: D
Meter: Irregular

Historical background

This edition is preserved in the Open Hymnal Project at source revision d35811b2d5c9. Contributor and publication details below are reproduced from the score metadata rather than inferred.

Theology & Scripture

The source index associates this text with Christmas/Advent, God, As King, Israel, Jesus, Knowledge, Light.

Lk 2:8-9

Musical background

The First Noel is presented in the source key of D, with four documented parts.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-13. Public domain — source score marking

Words: Traditional English carol, possibly dating from as early as the 13th Century. Music: 'The First Noel' Traditional English carol, possibly dating from as early as the 13th Century. Setting: "The Methodist Sunday School Hymnal", 1911. copyright: public domain.