WHAT CHILD IS THIS?
[Traditional]
What child is this, who lays to rest,
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthem sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring Him praise,
The babe, the son of Mary.
Why lies he in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians, fear: for sinners here
The silent word is pleading.
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through
The cross be borne for me, for you
Hail, hail the Word made flesh
The Son of God and Mary.
So bring him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king to honor Him;
The King of kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring Him praise,
The babe, the son of Mary.
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring Him praise,
The babe, the son of Mary.
