The Child is born, who lay to rest On man this land is sleeping Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are weeping O raise, O raise this song on high The Mother sings a lullaby O joy, O joy for Christ is born The baby son of Mary Praise, praise our Christ the King Whom shepherds guard, all angels sing Praise, praise to bring Him love And it sounds like music from heaven The Child is born, who lay to rest On man this land is sleeping Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are weeping Praise, praise our Christ the King Whom shepherds guard, all angels sing Praise, praise to bring Him love And it sounds like music from heaven Praise, praise our Christ the King Whom shepherds guard, all angels sing All angels sing Praise, praise to bring Him love And it sounds like music from heaven