1 The first Nowell the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields as 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 north-west,
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 reverently upon their 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 heavenly Lord;
That hath made heaven and earth of nought,
And with His Blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | The first Nowell the angel did say |
Refrain First Line: | Nowell, Nowell |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1920 |
Topic: | Youth and School Life: Carols |
Source: | Traditional |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | [The first Nowell the angel did say] |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | Traditional Melody |