What child is this, who, laid to rest
On Mary's lap, is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King
This, this is Christ the King
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 myrth
Come peasant, king, to own Him
The King of kings, salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him

This, this is Christ the King (Jesus, Jesus)
This, this is Christ the King (how I trust Him!)
This, this is Christ the King
O’er to trust Him o’er
’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word
Just to rest upon His promise
And to know, “Thus saith the Lord!”

This, this is Christ the King
This, this is Christ the King
This, this is Christ the King
The Babe, the Son of Mary