Ancient and Modern ‎#88

88. What child is this, who, laid to rest

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Text Information

• First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest
• Author: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898)
• Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King
• Meter: 87 87 68 67
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:6-16
  ;
  Revelation 19:16
• Topic: Angels; Children and All-Age Worship; Christmas; Church Year: Christmas; Church Year: Epiphany; Church Year: Good Friday; Mary; Other Saints and Festivals: Holy Innocents; Other Saints and Festivals: The Naming of Jesus; The First Sunday of Christmas: Year B; The First Sunday of Christmas: Year C
• Copyright: © Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd
• Notes: and Compilers of New English Hymnal, 1986

Tune Information

• Name: GREENSLEEVES
• Arranger: John Stainer (1840-1901)
• Meter: 87 87 68 67
• Key: e minor
• Source: English Traditional Melody; from Christmas Carols New and Old 1871