The New Century Hymnal ‎#148

148. 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 (1864, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.8.6.7. with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:11
  ;
  John 19:16-34
  ;
  John 1:14
  ;
  Luke 2:7-32
• Topic: Christmas; Jesus Christ: Birth and Infancy; Year A: Christmas 1; Year A: Epiphany; Year B: Christmas 1; Year B: Epiphany; Year C: Epiphany
• Copyright: Word alterations © 1993 The Pilgrim Press

Tune Information

• Name: GREENSLEEVES
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.8.6.7. with refrain
• Key: e minor
• Source: English traditional melody, 16th century