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What Child Is This
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, one and all, to own Him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
(Refrain)
WORDS: William Chatterton Dix, c. 1871English ballad, 16th century Arr. Christmas Carols New and Old, 1871
Scripture: Matthew 2:11 Luke 2:8-14
Theme: Christmas