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 1The First Nowell
 2.i Music: Anon Š 1961 Oxford University Press/Jubilate Hymns (words)
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 5The first Nowell the angel did say
 6Was to Bethlehem's shepherds in fields as they lay
 7In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
 8On a cold winter's night that was so deep
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11Nowell, Nowell
12Nowell, Nowell
13Born is the King of Israel!
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16Then wise men from a country far
17Looked up and saw a guiding star;
18They travelled on by night and day
19To reach the place where Jesus lay:
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21Nowell, Nowell
22Nowell, Nowell
23Born is the King of Israel!
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26At Bethlehem they entered in,
27on bended knee they worshipped Him;
28They offered there in His presence
29Their gold and myrrh and frankincense
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31Nowell, Nowell
32Nowell, Nowell
33Born is the King of Israel!
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36Then let us all with one accord
37Sing praises to our Heavenly Lord
38For Christ has our salvation wrought
39And with His blood mankind has bought:
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41Nowell, Nowell
42Nowell, Nowell
43Born is the King of Israel!
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