WHAT CHILD IS THIS

What child is this 

Who laid to rest on Mary´s lap 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 ass are feeding.

Good Christian fear for sinners here

The silent word is pleading.

Hails spear shall pierce him through

The cross be borne for me for you.

Hail, hail the word made flesh

The babe the son of Mary.

So bring him incense, 

Gold and myrrh come pleasant king to hold him.

The king of kings salvation brings 

Let loving hearts enthrone him.

Raise, raise the son on high 

The virgin sings their lullaby

Joy, joy for Christ is born 

 The babe was son of Mary.

  The babe was son of Mary.