Gather (3rd ed.) ‎#466

466. What Child Is This

Text Information

• First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest
• Title: What Child Is This
• Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898
• Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:11
  ;
  Luke 2:6-18
• Topic: Christmas Season; Holy Family; Mary, Mother of God; Epiphany of the Lord; Offering

Tune Information

• Name: GREENSLEEVES
• Harmonizer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
• Key: e minor
• Source: English melody, 16th C.