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!

This star drew nigh to the northwest;

O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,

And there it did both stop and stay

Right o'er the place where Jesus lay:

Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell

Born is the King of Israel!

Then entered in those Wise men three

Full rev'rently upon their knee,

And offer'd there in his presence

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense:

Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell

Born is the King of Israel!

Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our heav'nly Lord

That hath made Heaven and earth of naught,

And with his blood mankind has bought:

Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell

Born is the King of Israel!