What Child Is This?

(William C. Dix/16th Century English Melody)

 What child is this who lay 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 laud
 The Babe, the Son of Mary.

 So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh
 Come peasant, king to own Him
 The King of Kings salvation brings
 Let loving enthrone Him

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