Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 217 hymnals Topics: Advent and Nativity 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 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] Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES
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