1. 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.
2. 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.
3. So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh;
come, peasant, king, to own him;
the King of kings salvation brings,
let loving hearts enthrone him.
Raise, raise the song on high,
the virgin sings her lullaby:
joy, joy for Christ is born,
the babe, the son of Mary.
WHAT CHILD IS THIS
First Line:
What child is this who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Songbook: Trinity Psalter Hymnal 2018
Page Number: 317
Song Key: E minor
Language: English
Authors: Traditional English carol; adapted William C. Dix, ca. 1865
Tune Name: GREENSLEEVES
Themes: Christ's birth
Composer: English melody, 16th cent.
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