Hymns of Faith ‎#126

126. 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?

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

• 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:
  Matthew 2:2
  ;
  Revelation 19:16
• Topic: Christ: Advent and Birth; Christ: Kingship and Reign

Tune Information

• Name: [What Child is this, who, laid to rest]
• Key: e minor