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1. 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
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel |
2. They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them afar
And to the earth it gave great life
And so it continued both day and night |
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3. And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from country far
To seek the king was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went |
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 |
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5. Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in his presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankinsense |
6. Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our Heavenly Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
And with His blood mankind hath bought |
