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 winters night that was so deep

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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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Born is the king of Israel

This star drew nigh to the northwest

O er Bethlehem it took its rest

And there it did both stop and stay

Right over the place where Jesus lay

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Born is the king of Israel