Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 204 hymnals 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 ... 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 Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES Text Sources: Bramley and Stainer's Christmas Carols New and Old , 1871
What Child Is This