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
 On a cold winter’s night that was so deep

Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
 Born is the King of Israel

They lookèd 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

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

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