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"To Bethlem did they go, the shepherds three; To Bethlem did they go to see whe'r it were so or no, Whether Christ were born or no   To set men free."

Masters, in this hall, Hear ye news to-day Brought over sea, And ever I you pray. ''Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!'' Sing we clear! Holpen are all folk on earth, Born is God's Son so dear.

Going over the hills, Through the milk-white snow. Heard I ewes bleat While the wind did blow. Nowell, &c.

Shepherds many an one Sat among the sheep; No man spake more word Than they had been asleep. Nowell, &c.