The First Nowell

VERSE 1

The first nowell
the angels 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:

CHORUS

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.

VERSE 2

Then wise men from
a country far,
Looked up and saw a guiding star;
They travelled on by night and day
To reach the place where Jesus lay:

VERSE 3

Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
For Christ has our salvation wrought,
And with his blood mankind
has bought: