THE FIRST NOWELL THE ANGEL DID SAY

[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.

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Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell,
born is the King of Israel.

[2]
When they looked up they, 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.

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[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.

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[4]
This. star drew nigh to the north-west;
over 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
and reverently, upon their knee,
they offered there in his presence
their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

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[6]
Now let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
who brought forth heaven and earth from nought,
and with his blood mankind has bought.