What child is this, who, laid to rest
Now in the manger is sleeping
Who angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds their watch are keeping
This, this is Christ the King
Great news of joy, the angels sing
Come, come to worship him
Lord Jesus, he is the Saviour

Why is he born in a stable bare
Where ox and ass are feeding
What wonder now as for the world
The heavenly king is pleading
Nails, spear, shall pierce him through
The cross endured for me and you
Hail, Hail, for Christ has come
Lord Jesus, he is the Saviour

So bring him incense, gold and myrrh
For all the world to know him
The King of kings salvation brings
Now let your hearts enthrone him
Sing, sing the song on high
As Mary sings her lullaby
Joy, Joy, for Christ is born
Lord Jesus, he is the Saviour

Trad/W C-Dix, adapt Rayner