Verso 1

What Child is this
Who laid to rest
On Mary’s lap is sleeping

Verso 2

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping

Refrão 1

This this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing

Refrão 2

Haste haste to bring Him laud
The Babe the Son of Mary

Verso 3

Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding

Verso 4

Good Christians fear for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading

Refrão 3

Nails spear shall pierce Him through
The cross be borne for me for you

Refrão 4

Hail hail the Word made flesh
The Babe the Son of Mary

Verso 5

So bring Him incense gold and myrrh
Come peasant king to own Him

Verso 6

The King of kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him

Refrão 5

Raise raise the song on high
The virgin sings her lullaby

Refrão 6

Joy joy for Christ is born
The Babe the Son of Mary

Refrão 1

This this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing

Refrão 2

Haste haste to bring Him laud
The Babe the Son of Mary

Repete

The Babe the Son of Mary