The first Noël the angel 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.

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Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël!
Born is the King of Israel.

They look-ed 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.

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This star drew nigh unto the northwest.
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay.

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Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord;
That hath made heaven and earth of naught,
And with his blood mankind hath bought.