What child is this who laid to rest

on Mary's lap asleeping

whom angels breed with anthems sweet

while shepherds watch our keeping



This, this is christ the king

whom shepherds guard and angels sing



Haste, haste'll bring him lord

the babe the son of Mary



So bring him incense, bring him gold

come plesant king to him

The king of kings salvations brings

let loving hearts enthrone him



Raise, raise the son on high

the virgin sings a lullaby



Joy, joy for christ is born

the babe was son of Mary



What child is this who laid to rest

on Mary's lap asleeping

whom angels breed with anthems sweet

while shepherds watch our keeping



Raise, raise the son on high

the virgin sings a lullaby



Joy, joy for christ is born

the babe was son of Mary