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

This, this is christ, the king
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him praise
The babe, the son of Mary

So bring him incense, hold and myrrh
Come peasant king to own him
The king of kings, salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone him

Raise, raise a song on high
The virging sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for christ is born
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.