The first Nowell 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
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Nowell Nowell Nowell Nowell
Born is the King of Israel
Verse 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
Verse 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
Verse 4
This star drew nigh 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
Verse 5
Then did they know assuredly
Within that house the King did lie
One entered it them for to see
And found the Babe in poverty
Verse 6
Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon the knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense
Verse 7
Between and ox stall and an ass
This Child truly there He was
For want of clothing they did Him lay
All in a manger among the hay
Verse 8
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
That hath made heaven and earth of naught
And with His blood mankind hath brought
Verse 9
If we in our time shall do well
We shall be free from death and hell
For God hath prepared for us all
A resting place in general
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