His Fullness Songs ‎#482

482. What Child Is This?

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?

Refrain:
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 Christian, fear– for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading. [Refrain]

3 So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh–
Come, rich and poor, to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings–
Let loving hearts enthrone Him. [Refrain]

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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1977
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: GREENSLEEVES
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: English melody, before 1642