the first noel

	  		(verse 1) 
 
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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,  born is the King    of  Is-   ra- el. 
 
 
(verse 2) 
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And by the light of that same star, 
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Three wise men came from country far; 
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To seek for a King was their intent, 
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And to follow the star wherever it went. 
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Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,  born is the King    of  Is-   ra- el. 
 
 
 
(verse 3) 
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This star drew nigh to the northwest, 
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O'er 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,  born is the King    of  Is-   ra- el. 
 
 
 
(verse 4) 
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Then entered in those wise men three, 
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Full rev'rently 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,  born is the King    of  Is-   ra- el.