Author: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #88 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.8.6.7 First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest Lyrics: 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?
this, this is Christ the King,
whom shepherds worship and angels sing:
haste, haste to bring him praise
the babe, the son of Mary.
2 Why lies he in such mean estate,
where ox and ass are feeding?
Come, have no fear, God's Son is here,
his love all loves exceeding:
nails, spear, shall pierce him through,
the cross be borne for me, for you:
hail, hail, the Saviour comes,
the babe, the son of Mary.
3 So bring him incense, gold and myrrh,
all tongues and peoples own him,
the King of kings salvation brings,
let every heart enthrone him:
raise, raise your song on high
while Mary sings a lullaby,
joy, joy, for Christ is born,
the babe, the son of Mary. Topics: Angels; Children and All-Age Worship; Christmas; Church Year Christmas; Church Year Epiphany; Church Year Good Friday; Mary; Other Saints and Festivals Holy Innocents; Other Saints and Festivals The Naming of Jesus; The First Sunday of Christmas Year B; The First Sunday of Christmas Year C Scripture: Luke 2:6-16 Languages: English Tune Title: GREENSLEEVES
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