What Child Is This

Vanessa Williams

What child is this who laid to rest

on Mary`s lap asleeping

whom angels breed with anthems sweet

while shepherds watch our keeping


This, this is christ the king

whom shepherds guard and angels sing


Haste, hasteĀ“ll bring him lord

the babe the son of Mary


So bring him incense, bring him gold

come plesant king to him

The king of kings salvations brings

let loving hearts enthrone him


Raise, raise the son on high

the virgin sings a lullaby


Joy, joy for christ is born

the babe was son of Mary


What child is this who laid to rest

on Mary`s lap asleeping

whom angels breed with anthems sweet

while shepherds watch our keeping


Raise, raise the son on high

the virgin sings a lullaby


Joy, joy for christ is born

the babe was son of Mary