Lyrics
Love incarnate, love divine
Star and angels gave the sign
Bow to babe on bended knee
The Savior of humanity
Unto us a Child is born
He shall reign forevermore
Noel, Noel
Come and see what God has done
Noel, Noel
The story of amazing love!
The light of the world, given for us
Noel
Son of God and Son of man
There before the world began
Born to suffer, born to save
Born to raise us from the grave
Christ the everlasting Lord
He shall reign forevermore
Noel, Noel
Come and see what God has done
Noel, Noel
The story of amazing love!
The light of the world, given for us
Noel
Noel, Noel
Come and see what God has done
Noel, Noel
The story of amazing love!
The light of the world, given for us
Noel
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Noel” presents the birth of Christ as the arrival of divine love in human form. The star, the angels, and the child draw together familiar elements of the Nativity, while the invitation to come and see gives the song the character of a joyful announcement. Its language recalls Isaiah’s promise of a child who will reign and the Gospel description of the eternal Word becoming flesh.
The second verse broadens the scene beyond Bethlehem. Jesus is named as both Son of God and Son of Man, existing before the world and entering it to suffer, save, and overcome the grave. In that movement, the cradle is connected to the cross, resurrection, and everlasting reign. The repeated title “Noel” holds these themes together as Christmas praise: the light of the world has been given, God’s saving work has become visible, and Christ’s kingdom will have no end.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 9:6-7 Isaiah foretells the birth of a child whose kingdom and reign will have no end.
- John 1:1-14 The eternal Word becomes flesh and is described as the true light.