What child is this, who laid to restOn Mary's lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweetWhile shepherds watch are keeping?This, this is Christ, the KingWhom shepherds guard and angels singHaste, haste to bring Him laudThe babe, the Son of MaryWhy lies He in such mean estateWhere ox and ass are feedingGood christian fear for sinners hereThe silent word is pleadingThis, this is Christ the KingWhom shepherds guard and angels singHaste, haste to bring Him laudThe babe, the Son of MarySo bring Him incense, gold and myrrhCome peasant king to own HimThe King of Kings, salvation bringsLet loving hearts enthrone HimThis, this is Christ the KingWhom shepherds guard and angels singHaste, haste to bring Him laudThe babe, the Son of MaryThis, this is Christ the KingWhom shepherds guard and angels singJoy, joy for Christ is bornThe babe, the Son of Mary
