The First Nowell , Ancient Song, from Heart Songs-1909

---Melodies from days gone by



     This book was given to me by my Great Grand-Mother- Ida Kliehower



     "The first Nowell the angels did say,  was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay--

       In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,  On a cold winter's night, that was so deep.

       Chorus

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


        They looked above and saw a star,  As it shown in the east but beyond them far;

         And to the earth it gave great light,  And continued so both day and night.

         Chorus

         And by the light of that same bright star

         There  were three wise men came from the east county far;

         To seek the King it was their intent,

         And to follow the star wherever it went.

         Chorus

          The star drew nigh unto the north-west;

           Over Bethlehem - paused, and there it did rest

          And there did stay  over where the young Child and His mother lay.

          Chorus

          Then entered in those wise men all three

           Very reverently upon bended knee

            ANd offered there in his presence

            Gifts of gold and of myrrh and of frankincense.

              Chorus

              Then let us all with one accord

              Sing praises praises unto our heavenly  Lord,

              That made the heavens and earth of naught,

               And with His blood man-kind hath bought.

                Chorus "