First Nowell, The

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.

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Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,

born is the king of Israel.

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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.

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And by the light of that same star, three magi came from country far;

to seek a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went.

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