THE FIRST NOEL
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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 where they lay keeping their sheep
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On a cold winter's night that was so deep
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Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
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Born is the King of Israel.
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They looked up and saw a
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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 bath day and night.
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Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
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Born is the King of Israel.
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This star drew nigh to the north-west
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Over Bethlehem it took its rest
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And there it did both stop and stay
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Right over the place where Jesus lay.
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Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
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Born is the King of Israel.
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Then entered in those wisemen three
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Full reverently 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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Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
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Born is the King of Israel.
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