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.
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Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
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 their knee,
and offered there in his presence
their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
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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 our life hath bought.
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Cornish folk carol.
Dates back to early modern period (c. 1500-1800) or earlier.
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