Am                G
What Child is this who, laid to rest
   Am            Em
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
     Am                G
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet,
      Am        E         Am
While shepherds watch are keeping?

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C             G
This, this is Christ the King,
     Am                  Em
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing;
C                G
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
    Am        E      Am
The Babe, the Son of Mary.


    Am              G
Why lies He in such mean estate,
      Am             E
Where ox and ass are feeding?
     Am                    G
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
    Am     E       Am
The silent Word is pleading.


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Am                    G
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
     Am               Em
Come peasant, king to own Him;
    Am               G
The King of kings salvation brings,
    Am     E      Am
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.


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Am     G       Am      Em


Am                      G
What Child is this who, laid to rest
   Am     E      Am
On Mary's lap is sleeping?