What Child Is This
Traditional
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
(Shepherds are keeping)
Oh, this, this is Christ the king
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Oh, 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
Oh, this, this is Christ the king
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Oh, haste, haste to bring him laud
The babe, the son of Mary
What child is this who laid to rest
On Mary’s lap is sleeping
What child is this who laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping
What child is this
Who laid His head to rest