561 - The first Nowell

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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. 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. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel.
3. And by the light of that same star the 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.
4. The wise men entered, Him to see, full rev'rently upon the knee, and offered there in His presence, their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel.
5. Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heav'nly Lord that hath made heav'n and earth of naught and with His blood mankind has bought. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel.