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 laud
The babe, the son of Mary


Why lies he in such mean estate
Where ox and $%&^ are feeding

Good Christian fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading


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 hearts 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