The First Noel
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1. The First Noel the angel did say
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   Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
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   In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep
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   On a cold winter’s night that was so deep

Refrain
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   Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
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   Born is the king of Israel

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

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

4. This star drew night 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.

5. Then entered in those wise men three
   Full reverently upon their knee
   And offered there in His presence
   Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.