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?
Of kies een abonnement:
Of kies een abonnement:
1.
Refr.
This, this is Christ the King,
whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
"Haste, haste to bring him laud,
the babe, the Son of Mary!"
whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
"Haste, haste to bring him laud,
the babe, the Son of Mary!"
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.
where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here
the silent Word is pleading.
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.
come peasant, king, to own him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
let loving hearts enthrone him.