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
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him laud
The babe, the son of God
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 is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him laud
The babe, the son of God
Ave Christus Rex!
Soli Deo Gloria!
Only to You we pray
We seek no gold nor majesty
To no one else we target our prayers
Oh Lord divine
You came to crush the darkness
We abide in Your Light
Ave Christus Rex!
Soli Deo Gloria!
Ave Christus Rex!
Soli Deo Gloria!