Introduction
Words 15th Century French carol. Translator unknown.
Music: Nöel Nouvelet 15th Century French carol (🔊 
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Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall He come forth unto Me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Micah 5:2
Words 15th Century French carol. Translator unknown.
Music: Nöel Nouvelet 15th Century French carol (🔊 ).
O sing we now of Christmas,
Noel sing we here!
Hear our grateful praises,
To the Babe so dear.
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Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel!
Sing we now of Christmas,
Sing we now Noel!
The angels called to shepherds,
Leave your flocks at rest;
Journey forth to Bethlehem,
Find the Lambkin blest.
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In Bethlehem they found Him;
Joseph and Mary mild,
Seated by the manger,
Watching the holy Child.
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Then from the eastern country
Come the kings afar,
Bearing gifts to Bethlehem,
Guided by a star.
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And gold and myrrh they took there,
Gifts of greatest price;
There was ne’er a place on earth,
So like to paradise.
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