The Hymnal 1982 ‎#109

109. 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.

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 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 our life hath bought. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say
• Refrain First Line: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
• Meter: Irr. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Source: English carol, 18th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: THE FIRST NOWELL
• Harmonizer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
• Composer (desc.): Healey Willan, 1880-1968
• Meter: Irr. with Refrain
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Alternative setting with descant © 1926: by permission of Oxford University Press, Inc.

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