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
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne for me, for you
Hail, hail the Word made flesh
The Babe, the Son of Mary
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Come peasant, king to own Him
The King of kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise, raise a song on high
The virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born
The Babe, the Son of Mary
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
credits
from Love Shall Be Our Token,
released November 20, 2009
Words: William C. Dix.
Music: Greensleeves, 16th Century.
Arrangement: Alex Mejias and James Gammon
(c) 2009 5PM Records
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My small children and I both love this album, which is an achievement in itself. But more than its wide appeal, it's rooted in the very language and heart of the Bible, which makes it very special indeed. Sylvia Maike
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