Verse 1

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

Chorus

This this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard
And angels sing
Haste haste to bring Him laud
The babe the Son of Mary

Verse 2

Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding
Good Christian fear for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading

Chorus

This this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard
And angels sing
Haste haste to bring Him laud
The babe the Son of Mary

Bridge

Nails and spears
Shall pierce
Him through
The cross He bore
For me for you
So hail hail the Word made flesh
The babe the Son of Mary

Chorus

This this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard
And angels sing
Haste haste to bring Him laud
The babe
The Son of Mary

Chorus

Raise raise the song on high
The virgin sings her lullaby
Joy joy for the Christ is born
The babe the Son of Mary