Ancient and Modern ‎#86

86. The first Nowell the angel did say

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Text Information

• First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say
• Adapter: Michael Arnold Perry (1942-1996)
• Refrain First Line: Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-11
  ;
  Luke 2:8-14
• Topic: Angels; Atonement; Children and All-Age Worship; Christmas; Church Year: Christmas; Church Year: Epiphany; The First Sunday of Christmas: Year A; Epiphany
• Source: West-country carol, possibly 18th century
• Copyright: © in this version, The Jubilate Group. Administered by The Jubilate Group, Kitley House, St Katherines Road, Torquay TQ1 4DE Used by permission.

Tune Information

• Name: THE FIRST NOWELL
• Composer (descant): David Iliff (b. 1939)
• Arranger: John Stainer (1840-1901)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: C Major
• Source: English Traditional Melody; From Chnstmas Carols New and Old 1871
• Copyright: Arrangement: © David Iliff / The Jubilate Group. Administered by The Jubilate Group, Kitley House, St Katherines Road, Torquay TQ1 4DE Used by permission.