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

this

this is christ the king

whom shepherds guard

and angels sing

haste

haste to bring him laud

the babe

the son of mary

raise

raise the song on high

the virgin sings her lullaby

joy

joy for christ is born

the babe

the son of mary