verse 1
The first Nowell the Angel did say
Was to certian 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.
Chorus
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
Born is the King of Israel.
verse 2
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.
Chorus
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
Born is the King of Israel.
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.
Chorus
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
Born is the King of Israel.
verse 4
This Star drew nigh to the North West;
O'er Bethlehem it took it's rest.
And there it did both stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Chorus
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
Born is the King of Israel.
Verse 5
Then enter'd in those Wise Men three,
Full reverently upon their knee,
And offer'd there, in his presence,
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
Chorus
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
Born is the King of Israel.
Verse 6
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord;
That hath made heaven and earth of naught,
And with his blood mankind hath bought.
Chorus
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
Born is the King of Israel.