what child is this
who
laid to rest
on mary's lap
is sleeping?
whom angels greet with anthems sweet
while shepherds watch are keeping?
this
this is christ the king
whom shepherds guard and angels sing: haste
haste to bring him laud
the babe
the son of mary!
so bring him incense
gold
and myrrh
come peasant king to own him
the king of kings
salvation brings
let loving hearts enthrone him. raise
raise the song on high
the virgin sings her lullaby: joy
joy
for christ is born
the babe
the son of mary!