| Song | What Child Is This |
| Content Description | “What Child Is This” is a treasured Christmas hymn that beautifully reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ and His identity as Savior and King. Set to the traditional melody of “Greensleeves,” this timeless worship song combines reverence, wonder, and adoration as it celebrates the miracle of the nativity. Frequently sung during Christmas services, carol gatherings, and seasonal worship, the hymn invites believers to meditate on God’s gift of salvation through Christ. Its poetic lyrics and gentle melody continue to inspire joyful worship and heartfelt devotion during the Christmas season. |
| Album | Our Great Redeemer’s Praise |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
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| Tags | Christmas carol, traditional hymn, nativity song, worship hymn, holiday worship, church Christmas song |
| Theme(s) | Christmas, Nativity, Worship, Salvation, Jesus Christ, Adoration |
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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 Son Of Mary!
Why Lies He In Such Mean Estate,
Where Ox And Ass Are Feeding?
Good Christian, Fear: For Sinners Here
The Silent Word Is Pleading.
So Bring Him Incense, Gold, And Myrrh,
Come, Peasant, King To Own Him.
The King Of Kings Salvation Brings;
Let Loving Hearts Enthrone Him.
