One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ‎#287

287. 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 low 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 peasant, king 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, 1827-1898
• Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:11
  ;
  Luke 2:6-18
• Topic: The Celebration of the Gospel Story: Epiphany; Christian Year: Epiphany

Tune Information

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