125 | Hymns of Faith#126 | 127 |
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?
Chorus:
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
This, this is Christ the King,
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. (Chorus)
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. (Chorus)
Text Information | |
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First Line: | What Child is this, who, laid to rest |
Title: | What Child Is This |
Author: | William C. Dix |
Refrain First Line: | This, this is Christ the King |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1980 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | Christ: Advent and Birth; Christ: Kingship and Reign |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | [What Child is this, who, laid to rest] |
Key: | e minor |