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 

 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 
 [bad word] peasant king to own Him 
 The King of kings, salvation brings 
 Let loving hearts enthrone Him 

 Raise, raise the song on high 
 The virgin sings her lullaby 
 Joy, Joy for Christ is born 
 The babe, the on 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 

 The babe, the son of Mary 

William Chatterton Dix 1865

 [bad word] barlowgirl