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
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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 ass 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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Nails, spears shall pierce Him through
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The Cross be borne for me, for you
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Hail, hail, the Word made flesh
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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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Raise, raise the song on high
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The Virgin sings her lullaby
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Joy, joy for Christ is born
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The Babe, the Son of Mary
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What Child Is This?
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Dan Fogelberg |