Couplet 1

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

Couplet 2

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping

Refrain 1

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

Refrain 2

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

Couplet 3

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

Couplet 4

Good Christians fear for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading

Refrain 3

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

Refrain 4

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

Couplet 5

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

Couplet 6

The King of kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him

Refrain 5

Raise raise the song on high
The virgin sings her lullaby

Refrain 6

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

Refrain 1

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

Refrain 2

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

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