1 What child is this? Who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Who angel with anthems sweet, while Shepherds watch are keeping?
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This, this is Christ, the king, whom Shepherd’s guard and angels sing; haste, haste to bring him, laud, the babe, the son of Mary.
2 Why lies he in such mean estate ox and ass are feeding? Good Christians, fear, for sinners here the silent word is pleading. REFRAIN
3 So bring him incense, gold, myrrh, come, peasant, king, to own him. The King of Kings salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone him. REFRAIN