Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898; Angel M. Mergal, 1909-1971 Hymnal: Santo, Santo, Santo #105 (2019) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest (Qué niño este que aldormir) Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King (Él es el Cristo el Rey) 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]
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1 ¿Qué niño es éste que al dormir
en brazos de María, pastores velan,
ángeles le cantan melodías?
Estribillo:
Él es el Cristo, el Rey.
Pastores, ángeles cantad;
venid, venid a él, al hijo de María.
2 ¿Por qué en humilde establo así
el niño ha nacido?
Por todo injusto pecador
su amor ha florecido. [Estribillo]
3 Traed ofrendas en su honor,
el rey como el labriego.
Al Rey de reyes, Salvador,
un trono levantemos. [Estribillo] Topics: Año Cristiano Epifanía; Christian Year Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: GREENSLEEVES
What Child Is This (Qué niño es este)