The First Nowell

The First
Nowell, 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
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
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
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