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



Thisthis is christ the king

Whome shepherds guard and angels sing

Hastehaste 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



Thisthis is christ the king

Whome shepherds guard and angels sing

Hastehaste 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

Thisthis is christ the king

Whome shepherds guard and angels sing

Hastehaste to bring him laud

The babe the son of mary

The babe the son of mary