William Chatterton Dix Public Domain V1 C V2 C C 30983 Key: Dflat [V1] .D C What Child is this who, laid to rest . D A On Mary’s lap is sleeping? .D C Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, . D A D While shepherds watch are keeping? .C This, this is Christ the King, . D A Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; .C Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, . D A D The Babe, the Son of Mary. [V2] .D C Why lies He in such mean estate, . D A Where ox and cattle are feeding? .D C Good Christians, fear, for sinners here . D A D The silent Word is pleading. .C Nails, spear shall pierce Him through, . D A The cross be borne for me, for you. .C Hail, hail the Word made flesh, .D A D The Babe, the Son of Mary. --- [V3] .D C So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh, . D A Come peasant, king to own Him; .D C The King of kings salvation brings, . D A D Let loving hearts enthrone Him. .C Raise, raise a song on high, . D A The virgin sings her lullaby. .C Joy, joy for Christ is born, .D A D The Babe, the Son of Mary.