The first Nowell, the angels did say

Was to certain poor shephards in fields as they lay

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep

On a cold winter's night that was so deep

Nowell, Nowell

Nowell, Nowell

Born is the King of Israel

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

Nowell, Nowell

Nowell, Nowell

Born is the King of Israel

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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

Nowell, Nowell

Nowell, Nowell

Born is the King of Israel

The star drew nigh to the north-west

O'er Betlehem it took its rest

And there it did both stop and stay

Right over the place where Jesus lay

Nowell, Nowell

Nowell, Nowell

Born is the King of Israel

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Then entered in those wise men three

Full reverently upon their knee

And offered there, in His presence

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense

Nowell, Nowell

Nowell, Nowell

Born is the King of Israel

Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our hevenly Lord

That hath made heaven and earth of nought

And with His blood, mankind hath bought

Nowell, Nowell

Nowell, Nowell

Born is the King of Israel