What Child Is This Lyrics - Rebecca St. James

Lyrics by William C. Dix 

Harmonized by John Stainer 

Arranged by Tedd T. and Rebecca St. James 

What child is this, who laid to rest 

On Marys lap was sleeping 

Whom angels greet with anthem 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 lamb are feeding 

Good Christian fear; for sinners here 

The silent word is pleading 

This, this is Christ the King 

Whom shepherds guard and angels sing 

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 

This, this is Christ the King 

Whom shepherds guard and angels sing 

Haste, haste to bring him laud 

The babe the Son of Mary 

(repeat) 

The babe the Son of Mary