Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.8.6.7 Appears in 206 hymnals Topics: Christmas; Christmas 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 guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring him laud, The babe, the ... Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES
What Child Is This