Words: William Dix, Music: Don Chapman

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verse 1
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?

refrain
This is Christ, the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
This, this is Christ, the King,

verse 2
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.

verse 3
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come peasant, king to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

bridge
Raise, raise a song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son, the Song of Mary.