The first Nowell, the angel did say,
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Was to certain poor shepherds in
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fields as they lay;
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In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
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On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
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Nowell, Nowell,
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Nowell, Nowell,
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Born is the King of Israel.
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They look-ed up and saw a Star,
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Shining in the East, beyond them far;
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And to the earth, it gave great light,
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And so it continued both day and night.
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Nowell Nowell,
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Nowell, Nowell,
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Born is the King of Israel.
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The star drew nigh to the North-West,
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O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
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And there it did, both stop and stay,
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Right over the place where Jesus lay.
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Nowell, Nowell,
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Nowell, Nowell,
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Born is the King of Israel.
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Then let us all with one accord
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Sing praises to our heavenly Lord;
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That hath made heaven and earth of naught,
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And with his blood mankind hath bought
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Nowell, Nowell,
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Nowell, Nowell,
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Born is the King of Israel.
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The first Noel
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| The St Philips Boy's Choir |
