Verse 1
	  The first noel the angel did say 
	  Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; 
	  In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, 
	  On a cold winter's night that was so deep. 
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	  Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, 
	  Born is the King of Israel. 
	  
	  
	  Verse 2
	  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. 
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	  Verse 3
	  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 wherever it went. 
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	  Verse 4
	  This star drew nigh to the northwest, 
	  O'er Bethlehem it took it rest, 
	  And there it did both stop and stay 
	  Right over the place where Jesus lay. 
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	  Verse 5
	  Then entered in those wise men three 
	  Full reverently upon their knee, 
	  And offered there in his presence 
	  Their gold, and myrrh, and frakincense. 
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	  Verse 6
	  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. 
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