What Child Is This Songtext / Lyric

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?

Chorus:

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 cattle are feeding
Good christian fear for sinners here
The silend world is pleading

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So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
come peasant, king to own Him,
The King of kings, salvation brings,
let loving hearts enthrone Him.

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