(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.