what child is this who lay to rest on mary s lap is sleeping whom angels greet with anthem sweet while shepherds watch our keeping this this is christ the king whom shepherds guard and angels sing haste haste to bring him lord 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 the son 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 lord the babe the son of mary