what child is this? (first noel prelude)

Singer:battistelli, francesca

the first noel

the angels did say

was to certain poor shepherds

in fields as they lay

in fields where they

lay keeping their sheep

on a cold winter's night

that was so deep

noel

noel

noel

noel

born is the king of israel

noel

noel

noel

noel

born is the king of israel

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 a 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.

Lyric Context: what child is this? (first noel prelude) - battistelli, francesca