Evie - The First Noel - Joy To The World Lyrics
Lyrics
(Born is the King of Israel)
The First Noel,
The angel did say,
Was to certain por shepherds in fields as they lay,
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
On a cold winters night, that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
They led a song,
With one accord,
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord.
That hath made heaven and earth of naught,
And with His blood mankind has bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
Joy to the world, the Lord is come,
Let Earth receiver her king.
Let every heart, prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and Heaven and nature sing.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove,
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love,
And wonders, and Wonders of His love.
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EVIE - THE FIRST NOEL / JOY TO THE WORLD
Meaning & Inspiration
Evie's merging of "The First Noel" and "Joy To The World," released on November 10, 2017, offers a profoundly unified message, bringing together the historical nativity with its ultimate, universal implications. This combination transcends a mere arrangement of traditional carols; it creates a cohesive narrative that guides the worshipper from the quiet, miraculous beginning of Christ’s earthly life to the grand, eternal scope of His reign. The lyrical journey begins with the ancient story of the angelic announcement to the humble shepherds, a pivotal moment detailed in Luke 2:8-14, underscoring God's choice to reveal His Son's birth first to the least expected. The repeated declaration, "Born is the King of Israel," powerfully anchors the event in prophecy and identity, calling to mind the long-awaited Messiah promised to Abraham's descendants, whose arrival was indeed the fulfillment of Israel's hopes, as reflected in passages like Matthew 2:2 and John 1:49.
The narrative continues to unfold, describing the shepherds' joyful response to "sing praises to our heavenly Lord," a natural outpouring of worship for a revelation so grand. The lyrics then move beyond the immediate scene to the profound theological truth that this God "hath made heaven and earth of naught" and, crucially, "with His blood mankind has bought." This powerful statement directly points to the redemptive work of Christ, linking His birth directly to His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. It reminds us that His coming was not merely an event to be celebrated, but the inauguration of God’s plan for redemption, purchasing believers from sin and death, a truth beautifully articulated in 1 Peter 1:18-19 and Ephesians 1:7, which speak of our redemption through His precious blood. The "Noel, Noel" refrain, repeated throughout, serves as a constant, joyous affirmation of this foundational truth—the King is born, and with Him, salvation.
Seamlessly, the song transitions to the triumphant anthem of "Joy To The World," extending the initial awe and wonder to a universal proclamation. "Let Earth receive her King" is not just an invitation but a declarative call for all creation to acknowledge and embrace Christ's sovereignty, echoing prophecies of His global dominion such as Psalm 98:4-9 and Revelation 11:15, where the kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of our Lord. The exhortation for "every heart, prepare Him room" is a personal challenge, urging individual surrender and acceptance, reflecting the spiritual reception spoken of in John 1:12, where those who receive Him are given the right to become children of God. This preparation is a spiritual alignment, a readiness to welcome His presence and authority into one's inner being, making space for the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.
The latter part of the combined song culminates in the declaration of Christ's enduring rule: "He rules the world with truth and grace." This portrays Jesus not just as a historical figure, but as the reigning Lord whose authority is characterized by absolute righteousness and boundless mercy. His reign is a display of divine order, where nations eventually "prove the glories of His righteousness," affirming the ultimate justice and moral perfection of His governance, as described in Psalm 96:13, where He judges the world with righteousness and its peoples with His truth. Coupled with this is the celebration of "the wonders of His love," which permeates His dominion and provides the foundation for His grace-filled interaction with humanity. This love is the profound, self-sacrificial love highlighted in Romans 5:8 and John 3:16, the very essence of God's character and the driving force behind His entire redemptive plan. Evie's thoughtful integration of these two beloved carols thus creates an inspiring tapestry of Christ's birth, redemptive purpose, and eternal reign, encouraging a deeper understanding of the Christmas story's profound theological implications for all of creation and every individual soul.