139. The First Nowell
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | The first Nowell, the angel did say |
| Title: | The First Nowell |
| Meter: | Irr. with refrain |
| Scripture: | Matthew 2:1-12; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 2:8-20 |
| Topic: | Christmas; Jesus Christ: Birth and Infancy; Year A: Epiphany2 more... |
| Source: | Traditional English carol, alt. |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | THE FIRST NOWELL |
| Composer (descant): | Edward Shippen Barnes (1937) |
| Meter: | Irr. with refrain |
| Key: | D Major or modal |
| Source: | Traditional English Melody; Harm. Christmas Carols New and Old, 1871 |
