what child is this (greensleeves)

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 the song on high

the virgin sings her lullaby: joy

joy

for christ is born

the babe

the son of mary!