550 THE FIRST NOEL

The first Noel the angels 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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Noel Noel Noel Noel !

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.

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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.

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This star drew nigh to the northwest

Over Bethlehem it took its rest,

And there it did both stop and stay

Right over the place where Jesus lay.

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Then did they know assuredly

Within that house the King did lie:

One entered in then for to see,

And found the Babe in poverty:

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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.

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Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,

That hath made heaven and earth of naught

And with His blood mankind hath bought.

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