Text: | The First Nowell |
Tune: | THE FIRST NOWELL |
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.
Refrain:
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
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. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]
4 This star drew nigh to the northwest,
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
And there it did both stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain]
5 Then entered in those wise men three,
Full rev'rently upon the knee,
And offered there, in his presence,
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]
6 Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heav'nly Lord;
Who with the Father we adore
And Spirit blest for evermore. [Refrain]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | The first Nowell, the angel did say |
Title: | The First Nowell |
Refrain First Line: | Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell |
Meter: | Irregular with refrain |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2019 |
Topic: | Seasonal Music: Epiphany |
Source: | Trad. English carol, 17th cent.; Vs. 6, alt. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | THE FIRST NOWELL |
Meter: | Irregular with refrain |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | Trad. English carol, 17th cent. |