Noel is an early modern english synonym for Christmas. Both the verse and melody of this ancient hymn are traditional. Sir John Stainer, the English composer and organist, harmonized his version for present-day singers. The words of all folk songs varied with the singer. These do not follow the Gospel account; the shepherds did not see the star. Neither the words or the tune of this carol can be later than the 17th century.
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