The first Noel the angel did say
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was to certain poor shepherds in 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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Refrain:
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Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
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born is the King of Israel.
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They looked 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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(Refrain)
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And by the light of that same star
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three Wise Men came from country far;
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to seek for a king was their intent,
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and to follow the star wherever it went.
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(Refrain)
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This star drew nigh to the northwest,
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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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(Refrain)
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Then entered in those Wise Men three,
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full reverently upon the knee,
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and offered there, in his presence,
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gold and myrrh and frankincense.
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The First Noel
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| Allison Crowe |
