The first Nowell the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay, keeping their sheep
jn a cold winter's night that was so deep
Nowell, Nowell,
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
Nowell, Nowell
Born is the king of Israël!

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
Wheresoever it went
Nowell, Nowell
Born is the king of Israël!

This star drew nigh to the north-west
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay
Nowell, Nowell
Born is the king of Israël!