Intro
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Verse 1
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What Child is this Who, laid to rest, 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?
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This, this is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing
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Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary
Verse 2
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Why lies He in such mean estate where ox and lamb are feeding?
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Good Christian, fear, for sinners here, the silent Word is pleading
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Nails, spear shall pierce Him through
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The cross be borne for me, for you
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Hail, hail the Word made flesh, the Babe, the Son of Mary
Interlude
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Verse 3
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So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
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Come peasant, king to own Him
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The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone Him
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Raise, raise a song on high, the virgin sings her lullaby
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Joy, joy for Christ is born, the Babe, the Son of Mary