[Verse 1]
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 1]
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him praise
The babe, the son of Mary

[Verse 2]
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and cattle are feeding?
Good Christian fear for sinners here
The silent world is pleading

[Chorus 1]
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him praise
The babe, the son of Mary

[Verse 3]
So bring Him incense gold and myrrh
Come peasant king to own Him
The King of Kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
[Chorus 2]
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Hail, hail the word made flesh
The babe, the son of Mary