What Child is This?

Verse 1:

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What Child is this, who laid to rest,

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On Mary's lap is sleeping?

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Whom angels greet with anthems sweet

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While shepherds watch are keeping?

Chorus:

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This, this is Christ the King

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Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.

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Haste, haste to bring Him laud,

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The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Verse 2:

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Why lies he in such mean estate

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Where ox and ass are feeding?

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Good Christian, fear for sinners here,

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The silent Word is pleasing.

Repeat Chorus

Verse 3:

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So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh;

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Come, peasant king, to own Him.

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The King of Kings salvation brings;

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Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

Repeat Chorus

Ending:

Am E7 Am Am

The Babe, the Son of Mary.

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The Babe, the Son of Mary.