Lyrics by William C. Dix
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Harmonized by John Stainer
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Arranged by Tedd T. and Rebecca St. James
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What child is this, who laid to rest
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On Marys lap was sleeping
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Whom angels greet with anthem sweet
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While shepherds watch are keeping
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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
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Why lies he in such mean estate
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Where ox and lamb are feeding
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Good Christian fear; for sinners here
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The silent word is pleading
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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
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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
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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
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(repeat)
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The babe the Son of Mary
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What Child Is This
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| Rebecca St. James |
