What Child Is This

What child is this who lays 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, gold and myrrh

Come peasant, king to own 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

A Babe, the Son of Mary