What child is this Who lay to rest On mama's lap is sleeping Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping So bring him incense, gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own him The King of Kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone him This, this, this is the King Whom shepherds guard and the angels they sing Haste, haste to bring him praise The babe, the son of Mary Baby, baby, baby I don't want to leave you I ain't jokin', I will not ramble I can hear it callin' me The way that it used to Callin' me back home! Why lies He here in such mean estate Where ox and cattle they are feeding Good people fear for sinners here The silent world is pleading This, this, it's the King Whom shepherds guard and the angels they sing Haste, haste to bring him praise The babe, the son of Mary I know, I know, I know I will never leave you And baby, baby, baby Feels so good to have you back here by my side And I know we'll be walking through the desert ev'ry day Haste, haste to bring him praise The babe, the son of Mary