What child is this who lay to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthem sweet
While shepherd's 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 estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian fear, for sinners here
The silent word is pleading
Nails,spears shall pierce him through
The cross he bore for me, for you
Hail, hail the word made flesh
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