What Child is This?

 

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 donkeys are feeding?

Good Christians, fear, for sinners here

The silent Word is pleading.

Nails, spears shall pierce him through,

the cross he bore for me, for you.

Hail, hail the Word made flesh,

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.

Raise, raise a song on high,

The virgin sings her lullaby

Joy, joy for Christ is born,

The babe, the Son of Mary.

This, this is Christ the King,

Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:

Haste, haste to bring Him laud,

The babe, the son of Mary.

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Luke 2

..."“Do not be afraid; for behold, 

I bring you good news of great joy 

which will be for all the people;..."

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