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?
Refrain
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.
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.