What Child Is This
Acappella and AVB Lyrics
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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,
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here,
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spears shall pierce Him through
The cross be born for me and you
Hail, hail the word meet flesh
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.
Raise, raise the song on high
The virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
The Babe, the Son of Mary
The Babe, the Son of Mary
The song "What Child Is This" opens with a question - "What child is this, who laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping?" - and it continues to explore the mystery of the infant Jesus. The first verse depicts the scene of the nativity, with the baby lying in the manger as angels sing overhead and shepherds watch over him. The second verse delves into the deeper meaning of Christ's birth and hints at the suffering he will endure later in his life, with lines like "Nails, spears shall pierce Him through" and "The cross be born for me and you." The final verse calls on listeners to worship and adore the Christ child, bringing gifts of incense, gold, and myrrh.
The lyrics of "What Child Is This" stir the emotions of many listeners, both because of the beauty of the music itself and because of the powerful images the words evoke. The song invites us to ponder the mystery of the Incarnation - the idea that God became human in the form of a tiny, vulnerable baby. It reminds us that the story of Christ's birth is more than just a feel-good holiday tale; it points to the incredible sacrifice and love that culminated in his death on the cross. However, it also offers hope and joy, as we celebrate the arrival of the King of Kings and enthrone him in our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
What Child is this, who laid to rest,
Which Child is this, who is lying down so peacefully?
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Is sleeping peacefully on the lap of Mary, His loving mother?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
The Child whom angels welcome with sweet songs of joy
While shepherds watch are keeping?
While shepherds guard Him with care?
This, this is Christ the King
This, this is Jesus Christ, Our Lord and King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Whom shepherds guard with reverence and whom angels sing praises to.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Quickly, let us bring Him our praises,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
For He is the little Babe, the son of Mary.
Why lies He in such mean estate
Why is He lying in such a lowly place?
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Where oxen and donkeys are eating their food?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here,
Be afraid, all you who are sinners here,
The silent Word is pleading.
For the silent Word is pleading with all of us.
Nails, spears shall pierce Him through
Nails and spears shall pierce Him through
The cross be born for me and you
He shall bear the weight of the cross for us, for our salvation
Hail, hail the word meet flesh
Hail, hail to the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
For He is the little Babe, the son of Mary.
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh;
Therefore, let us offer Him incense, gold, and myrrh;
Come peasant, king to own Him.
Come and kneel before Him, whether you are a peasant or a king.
The King of Kings salvation brings;
The King of Kings is bringing us salvation;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
So let our loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise the song on high
Sing out, sing out the song loudly,
The virgin sings her lullaby
As the virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born
Rejoice, rejoice, for Christ is born!
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
He is the little Babe, the son of Mary.
The Babe, the Son of Mary
He is the little Babe, the son of Mary.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOUGLAS E WAGNER, WILLIAM C DIX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@djococo
A little girl, she seems grown-up, who's only four
She's so confused without a father anymore
And if you listen as she's on her knees to pray
Each night so preciously her broken heart will say:
Chorus:
Where is my father? Has he gone away?
Why can't he always be here to stay?
Where is my father? Does he still care?
I need a father who's always there
He left their family and he headed for the coast
He left a time when they needed him the most
The emptiness is even worse than if he'd died
Caught in confusion you can hear this young girl cry
Repeat Chorus
He's never coming back, she wished that he would
It hurt's cause he doesn't care
But she has another, a Father who's good
A Father who will always be there
You are my Father; never go away
I know you'll always be here to stay
You are my Father; I know you care
I need a Father who's always there
You are my Father who's always there
@paulahmbano9264
Where would I be without this Heavenly Father who is always there for me .My Soul finds solace and comfort in knowing that I have a father and husband who will never leave me alone .Thank you God for being here to stay and for all your care for me .Glory to your name
@jenniferboyle9824
This song still brings me to tears!!
@lukeneptune2009
FINALLY, a video for one of the most powerful song AVB ever produced
@javierquintero815
es 2018, y no me canso de escucharlos
@mytube4f
Wonderful song! Very touching!!!! Brought tears to my eyes...
@djococo
A little girl, she seems grown-up, who's only four
She's so confused without a father anymore
And if you listen as she's on her knees to pray
Each night so preciously her broken heart will say:
Chorus:
Where is my father? Has he gone away?
Why can't he always be here to stay?
Where is my father? Does he still care?
I need a father who's always there
He left their family and he headed for the coast
He left a time when they needed him the most
The emptiness is even worse than if he'd died
Caught in confusion you can hear this young girl cry
Repeat Chorus
He's never coming back, she wished that he would
It hurt's cause he doesn't care
But she has another, a Father who's good
A Father who will always be there
You are my Father; never go away
I know you'll always be here to stay
You are my Father; I know you care
I need a Father who's always there
You are my Father who's always there
@ronaldashley5326
are you that little girl
@thecheeryhaven1218
Thank you for the lyrics 😊
@loyaltyisroyalty738
@@ronaldashley5326😂
@jaylee5031
Tears are just rolling down my face listening to this