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PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Choir
Francis Grier
Francis Grier
Organ
Ian Hare
Ian Hare
Conductor
Sir Philip Ledger
Sir Philip Ledger
Conductor
Sir David Willcocks
Sir David Willcocks
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Stainer
John Stainer
Arranger
Sir Philip Ledger
Sir Philip Ledger
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Christopher Bishop
Christopher Bishop
Producer
Robert J. Gooch
Robert J. Gooch
Balance Engineer
Andrew Walter
Andrew Walter
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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
[Verse 2]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel
[Verse 3]
They lookéd 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
[Verse 4]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel
[Verse 5]
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
[Verse 6]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel
[Verse 7]
The star drew nigh to the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay
[Verse 8]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel
[Verse 9]
Then entered in those wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense
[Verse 10]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel
[Verse 11]
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our Heavenly Lord
That hath made heaven and earth of nought
And with his blood mankind hath bought
[Verse 12]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel
Written by: Traditional

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