what child is this who laid to rest on marys 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 praise the babe the son of mary  why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding good christians fear for sinners here the silent word is pleading nails spear shall pierce him through the cross be borne 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 