What Child Is This
Christina Aguilera Lyrics
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On Mary's lap is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthem sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping
This is Christ the Lord
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
This is Christ the Lord
Whom shepards guard and angels sing
Haste,haste to bring him laud
The babe, the son of Mary
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrh
Come peasant king to own Him
The King of Kings, salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
This is Christ the Lord
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him laud
The babe, the son of Mary
In Christina Aguilera's rendition of the classic Christmas carol, "What Child Is This," she guides listeners through a contemplative journey of the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse sets the scene: she describes the infant Jesus sleeping in Mary's lap, surrounded by angels singing sweet melodies as shepherds watch over them. The second verse follows with a contemplative angle: Aguilera asks why the savior is lying in such a humble place, where oxen and donkeys are found. Then, she explains that even though he is silent, he is still pleading with people for their sins.
The final verse brings the sense of awe into the carol. The singer reminds the listener that though the baby was a simple peasant in his earthly life, he is now the "King of Kings." She encourages everyone to bring him precious gifts to show their love and devotion. The chorus reiterates that this is, in fact, the Christ the Lord whom the shepherds guarded and the angels sang praises of.
Overall, Aguilera's rendition of the carol is an invitation to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ. Through the emotive and captivating verses, she creates a mood that draws in the listener deeper into the contemplation of Jesus' birth.
Line by Line Meaning
What child is this who laid to rest
Who is this child that is laying here in such peaceful silence
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Resting on Mary's lap, the baby is sleeping peacefully
Whom angels greet with anthem sweet
The angels sing sweet songs welcoming this special child
While shepherds watch are keeping
Meanwhile, the shepherds watch over and protect the child
This is Christ the Lord
The child is Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Both shepherds and angels are watching over and praising the child
Haste, haste to bring him laud
Let us hurry to give him our praise and adoration
The babe, the son of Mary
This is Mary's child, the son of God
Why lies he in such mean estate
Why is this important child lying in such a humble place
Where ox and ass are feeding
Where animals are eating, this child lies
Good Christian fear, for sinners here
This child, the Word incarnate, is silently pleading for the salvation of sinners
The silent Word is pleading
The Word of God is silently pleading for salvation of all humanity
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrh
Let us bring valuable gifts like incense, gold, and myrrh to honor Him
Come peasant king to own Him
Even the poorest among us, the peasant king, can claim Him as their own
The King of Kings, salvation brings
He is the ultimate King of Kings and through Him, salvation is brought to all
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
May our hearts be filled with love and devotion, enthroning Him as the King of our lives
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marcelo Krywionok
De pequeña ya tenía una voz increíble!! 😍👍
Venus Nunez
Such a beautiful voice even as a little girl ❤️
Jake M
I know she was like 11 or 12 here but her voice is still amazing and I love this performance
Arel Codas
Xtina la pequeña de la gran y poderosa voz ❤
despairingleonardo
her voice was so soothing
Dane Hart
She should sing this
Quetzal Huitzi
Me da tanta paz escuchar esta cancion y con tu voz tan dulce. Tu don es fantastic
Adrián Tello Crespo
Thanks for sharing this meaningful song in Christina's voice, this is sublime ♥️
Jax Sparrow Vlogs Official
♥️♥️♥️
Cornelio Solorio
Una voz muy poderosa a su pequeña edad , I love 💕 xtina.