the first nol the angels 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 chorus nol nol nol nol born is the king of israel 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 repeat chorus this star drew nigh to the northwest o er bethlehem it took its rest and there it did both stop and stay right o er the place where jesus lay repeat chorus scriptural reference today in the town of david a savior has been born to you he is christ the lord luke 2 11