What child is this that lay to rest On Mary's lap is sleeping Whom angels greet with anthem sweet And shepherd's watch are keeping This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherd's guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring him love The babe, the son of Mary So bring him incense, gold and myrrh Come peasant king to honour him The king of kings salvation brings Let loving arms enthrone him This, this is Christ the king Whom shepherd's guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring him love The babe, the son of Mary ♪ This, this is Christ the king Whom shepherd's guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring him love The babe, the son of Mary