THE FIRST NOEL

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The first No-el the angel did say,

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Was to certain poor shepherds

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in fields as they lay

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In fields where they lay keeping their sheep

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On a cold winters night that was so deep

 

 

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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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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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This star drew nigh to the northwest,

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O'er Bethlehem it took it rest,

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And there it did both stop and stay

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Right over the place where Jesus lay.

 

 

    Chorus

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     No-el, No-el, No-el, No-el

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     Born is the King of Is-ra-el.

 

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Then entered in those wise men three, 

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Full rev’rently upon their knee,

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And offered there, in His presence,

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Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

 

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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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