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V1.  What child is this, who, laid to rest 
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On Mary's lap, is sleeping? 
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Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, 
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While shepherds watch are keeping? 
 
Chorus: 
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CH.  This, this is Christ the King, 
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Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: 
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Haste, haste to bring him laud, 
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The Babe, the Son of Mary! 
 
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V2.  Why lies He in such mean es-tate, 
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Where ox and lamb are feeding? 
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Good Christians fear, for sinners here,  
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The silent Word is pleading  
 
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CH.  Nails.. Spear.. shall pierce Him thru. 
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The cross be borne for me, for you 
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Hail Hail,  to bring Him laud,  
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The Babe, the Son of Mary! 
 
Chorus 
 
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So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, 
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Come peasant king to love Him, 
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The King of kings, salvation brings, 
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Let loving hearts enthrone Him. 
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Raise, raise the song on high, 
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The Virgin sings her lullaby: 
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Joy, joy, for Christ is born, 
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The Babe, the Son of Mary!