The first Nowell (Traditional)
Music files
ICON | SOURCE |
---|---|
File details | |
Help |
See also:
Original English language
- CPDL #22566: Finale 2007
- Editor: Angelina Figus (submitted 2010-11-02). Score information: A4, 3 pages, 141 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: arr. Angelina Figus
- CPDL #21551: Sibelius 4
- Editor: Micah Brandhandler (submitted 2010-04-27). Score information: 18.8 x 26.3, 1 page, 122 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes:
- Editor: Rod Mather (submitted 2008-12-13). Score information: A4, 1 page, 58 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: arr. John Stainer
- CPDL #15608: NoteWorthy Composer
- Editor: John Henry Fowler (submitted 2007-12-03). Score information: A4, 2 pages, 54 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: File Sizes: MIDI: 7 KB, NoteWorthy Composer: 2 KB. Unison with accompaniment, 1st verse only.
- Editor: Edward L. Stauff (submitted 2004-05-20). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 57 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes:
- Editor: Christopher R. Baker (submitted 2000-11-27). Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: arr. John Stainer
Other languages
In Latvian translation, "No debesīm"
- Editor: Andris Solims (submitted 2009-01-08). Score information: A4, 1 page, 73 kB Copyright: Religious
- Edition notes: arr. John Stainer This is edition in Latvian: No debesīm
General Information
Title: The first Nowell
Composer: Anonymous (Traditional)
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Carol
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871)
Description:
External websites:
Original text and translations
English text
1.
The first Noel the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields where they lay tending their sheep,
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
Refrain:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
2.
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.
Refrain
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.
Refrain
4.
This star drew nigh to the northwest,
Over Bethlehem it took its rest;
And there it did both stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Refrain
5.
Then did they know assuredly
Within that house the King did lie;
One entered it them for to see,
And found the Babe in poverty.
Refrain
6.
Then entered in those Wise Men three,
Full reverently upon the knee,
And offered there, in His presence,
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Refrain
7.
Between an ox stall and an ass,
This Child truly there He was;
For want of clothing they did Him lay
All in a manger, among the hay.
Refrain
8.
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.
Refrain
9.
If we in our time shall do well,
We shall be free from death and hell;
For God hath prepared for us all
A resting place in general.
Refrain
- Angelina Figus editions
- Micah Brandhandler editions
- Rod Mather editions
- John Henry Fowler editions
- Edward L. Stauff editions
- Broken links
- Christopher R. Baker editions
- Andris Solims editions
- Traditional compositions
- SATB
- 4-part choral music
- Sacred music
- Carols
- Works in English
- A cappella
- Texts
- English texts
- Sheet music
- Christmas
- Romantic music