WHAT CHILD IS THIS         CHORUS 1.           This, this is Christ the King,           Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.           Haste, haste to bring Him laud,           The Babe the Son of Mary.           CHORUS 2.           Nails, spear, shall pierce Him thro',           The Cross be borne, for me, for you.           Hail, hail the Word made flesh,           The Babe, the Son of Mary.           CHORUS 3.           Raise, raise the song on high,           The virgin sings her lullaby.           Joy, joy for Christ is born,           The Babe, the Son of Mary!           VS 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?           VS 2.           Why lies He in such mean estate           Where ox and ass are feeding?           Good Christian, fear for sinners here           The silent Word is pleading.           VS 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.