what child is this

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?

oh raise

oh raise a song on high

his mother sings a lullaby

joy

oh joy for christ is born

the babe

the son of mary

this

this is christ the king

whom shepherds guard and angels sing

haste

haste

to bring him praise

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

this

this is christ the king

whom shepherds guard and angels sing

haste

haste

to bring him praise

the babe

the son of mary

this

this is christ the king

whom shepherds guard and angels sing

haste

haste

to bring him praise

the babe

the son of mary

this

this is christ the king

whom shepherds guard and angels sing

haste

haste

to bring him praise

the babe

the son of mary

the babe

the son of mary.