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There is a misconception that the words to the tune “Greensleeves” — which is the tune used in this carol — was written by King Henry VIII of England (1491-1547). This melody has a long history, beginning with its first mention in 1580 as a “new northern dittye of the Lady Greene Sleeves.” It later was used as a political ballad, and was mentioned in Act Two, Scene One of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor.
lyrics
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 Mary.
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne for me, for you.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come peasant, king to own Him; T
he King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
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