118 ~ The First Noel
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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.
Refrain
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
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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.
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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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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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Then entered in those wise men three, Full reverently upon the knee, And offered there, in His presence, Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.