The First Noel

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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, Now
   ell, Born is the King of Israel.

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.

3. And by the light of that same Star,
   Three Wisemen came from country far;
   To seek for a 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

5. Then entered in those Wisemen three,
   Full reverently upon their knee,
   And offered there, in His Presence,
   Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

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.