Biography:
Sir John Stainer (London, 6 June 1840 – Verona, 31 March 1901) was an English composer and organist whose music, though not generally greatly admired today (with the possible exception of The Crucifixion), was much performed during his lifetime. His work as choir trainer and organist, however, set standards for Anglican church music which are still influential. He was also active as an academic, becoming professor of music at Oxford University in 1889.
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Key: Em
[Verse 1]
Em G D
What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
Em Am B
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Em G D
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
Em B Em
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Bm G D
This, this is Christ the King,
Em Am B
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Bm G D
Haste, hast to bring Him laud
Em B Em
The Babe, the Son of Mary
[Verse 2]
Em G D
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Em Am B
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Em G D
Good Christian, fear for sinners here
Em B Em
The silent Word is pleading
Bm G D
Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through,
Em Am B
The cross be born, for me, for you
Bm G D
Hail, hail, the Word made flesh,
Em B Em
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
[Verse 3]
Em G D
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Em Am B
Come, peasant, king to own Him;
Em G D
The King of kings salvation brings
Em B Em
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Bm G D
Raise, raise, the song on high
Em Am B
The virgin sings her lullaby
Bm G D
Joy, joy for Christ is born
Em B Em
The Babe, the Son of Mary
[Verse 1]
Em G D
What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
Em Am B
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Em G D
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
Em B Em
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Bm G D
This, this is Christ the King,
Em Am B
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Bm G D
Haste, hast to bring Him laud
Em B Em
The Babe, the Son of Mary
[Verse 2]
Em G D
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Em Am B
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Em G D
Good Christian, fear for sinners here
Em B Em
The silent Word is pleading
Bm G D
Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through,
Em Am B
The cross be born, for me, for you
Bm G D
Hail, hail, the Word made flesh,
Em B Em
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
[Verse 3]
Em G D
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Em Am B
Come, peasant, king to own Him;
Em G D
The King of kings salvation brings
Em B Em
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Bm G D
Raise, raise, the song on high
Em Am B
The virgin sings her lullaby
Bm G D
Joy, joy for Christ is born
Em B Em
The Babe, the Son of Mary
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