The First Noel (New English Hymnal Version)

Verse 1

The first Noel, the angel 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

Verse 2

They looked up

And saw a star

Shining in the 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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Verse 3

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

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Verse 4

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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Verse 5

Then entered in those Wise Men three

Fell reverently upon their knee

And offered there in His presence

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense

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Verse 6

Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord

That hath made heaven and earth of nought

And with his blood mankind hath bought

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