what child is this

what child is this

who lay 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

this

this is christ the king

whom shepherds guard and angels sing

haste

haste to bring him laud

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

this

this is christ the king

whom shepherds guard and angels sing

haste

haste to bring him laud

the babe

the son of mary