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 state

where ox and 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 bome, for me, for you

hail, hail, the world 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 llullaby

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