What Child Is This lyrics
Celtic WomanWhat Child is this who laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Oh, raise, oh raise a song on high,
His mother sings her lullaby.
Joy, oh joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring Him praise,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come Peasant, King to own Him
The King of Kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring Him praise,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
[Instrumental]
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring Him praise,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring Him praise,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
The Babe, the Son... of Mary.
Song Details
Composer: Traditional - the melody is the same as the traditional English folk tune Greensleeves.
Lyricist: William Chatterton Dix (1865)
Born: 14th June, 1837 in Bristol, England
Died: 9th September, 1898 at age 61 in Cheddar, Somerset, England
Occupation: Writer of hymns and carols
Brief: The carol begins with a question, marveling at the sight of a newborn baby lying in Mary's arms. It quickly reveals the child to be Jesus, the Christ and King, evoking the nativity story from the Bible. The lyrics explore the humble setting of Jesus' birth, the adoration of shepherds and wise men, and the deeper significance of who the child truly is.
Genre: Christmas Carol, Hymn
Featured Artists: Celtic Woman
Album: Home for Christmas
Recorded: July–August 2012
Released: 9 October 2012
Country: US
Format: CD, Album
Label: Manhattan Records
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