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, haste bring him lord
the babe the son of Mary
So bring him incense, bring him gold
come pleasant 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
Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American actress, singer, and fashion designer. She initially gained recognition as the first African-American recipient of the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984 in September 1983.