Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #256 (2015) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King 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?
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 mean 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]
Topics: Musical Style Quodlibet (Counter-Melody); Musical Style Quodlibet (Counter-Melody); Musical Style Quodlibet (Counter-Melody); Musical Style Quodlibet (Counter-Melody); Musical Style Quodlibet (Counter-Melody); Musical Style Quodlibet (Counter-Melody); The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph; The Liturgical Year Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: GREENSLEEVES
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