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. why lies he in such mean estate
where ox and ass are feeding?
good christian
fear: for sinners here
the silent word is pleading. this
this is christ the king
whom shepherds guard and angels sing. haste
haste to bring him laud
the babe
the son of mary. nails
spear
shall pierce him through
the cross be borne
for me
for you: hail
hail
the word made flesh
the babe
the son of mary!
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. 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!
this
this is christ the king
whom shepherds guard and angels sing. haste
haste to bring him laud
the babe
the son of mary.