what child is this

who laid to rest

on mary's lap is sleeping

whom angels greet with anthems sweet

while shepherds watch are sleeping

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

oh raise raise a song on high

his mother sings her lullaby

oh joy oh joy for christ is born

the babe and 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

of mary