What Child is This? Songtext
von Shane & Shane

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?

Why lies he in such mean estate,
Where ox and cattle are feeding?
Good christian fear for sinners here,
The silent world is pleading.

This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
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.

Come, let us adore You
Our hearts will enthrone You
Come, let us adore You
Our hearts will enthrone You

Come, let us adore You
Our hearts will enthrone You
Come, let us adore You
Our hearts will enthrone You

This, this is Christ, the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary