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.
Refrain:
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
born is the King of Israel.
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. [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;
o’er Bethlehem it took its rest,
and there it did both stop and stay,
right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain]
5 Then entered in those wise men three,
full reverently upon their knee,
and offered there in his presence
their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. [Refrain]
6 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 our life hath bought. [Refrain]
En aquell primer Nadal,
cel i terra escoltà
càntic angelical
que als pastors anuncià.
Repetien amb gran goig
que a Betlem de Judà
el Messies de Déu
era nat per salvar.
TORNADA:
Nadal, Nadal, Nadal, Nadal
Glòria en el cel, pau a la humanitat.
Amb l’anhel dels pastors
a Betlem anirem
i a Jesús, Rei de Glòria
el cor li oferirem.
Proclamem tots a una veu
el missatge gloriós.
Aquells que el volen rebre
trobaran repòs.