What Child Is This
Christmas Music Lyrics
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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
The babe, the son of mary
He lies in such a lowly place
Where ox and ass are feeding
The end of fear for all who hear
The silent word is speaking
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 love 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
Raise, raise the song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy, joy for christ is born,
The babe, the son of mary.
The song "What Child Is This?" is a traditional Christmas carol that encompasses the biblical story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse of the song opens with the question of what child is lying to rest on Mary's lap while the angels sing praises of him and the shepherds keep watch over him. The second verse speaks of the humble surroundings of his birth, where ox and ass are feeding, yet the silent word that is spoken brings an end to all fear for those who hear it. The third verse instructs the wise men to bring him gifts of incense, gold, and myrrh, and to pay homage to the king of kings who brings salvation. The final verse concludes with the virgin Mary singing a lullaby to her son, Jesus, and expressing joy and praise for his birth.
Line by Line Meaning
What child is this
Who is this child lying here?
Who laid to rest
Who has been placed in a peaceful sleep?
On mary′s lap is sleeping
The child is sleeping peacefully in Mary's lap
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
Angels are singing sweet songs in greeting of this child
While shepherds watch are keeping
As the shepherds keep watch over this child
This, this is christ the king
This is the King, the Christ
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Both shepherds and angels are celebrating and protecting this baby
Haste, haste to bring him praise
Hurry and praise him
The babe, the son of mary
The baby, born of Mary
He lies in such a lowly place
The baby is in a humble and modest place
Where ox and ass are feeding
Where there are farm animals eating
The end of fear for all who hear
Those who hear are no longer afraid
The silent word is speaking
The unspoken message is being conveyed
So bring him incense, gold and myrrh
Offer him gifts such as incense, gold, and myrrh
Come peasant king to love him;
All people, regardless of status, should come to love him
The king of kings salvation brings,
The Savior, who is above all other kings, is bringing salvation
Let loving hearts enthrone him.
May our loving hearts be his throne
Raise, raise the song on high,
Sing the song with great enthusiasm
The virgin sings her lullaby:
Mary sings a gentle song to soothe her baby to sleep
Joy, joy for christ is born,
We should all be joyful because Christ has been born
The babe, the son of mary.
The baby, who is Mary's son.
Writer(s): Dale Warland
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@technotricks_ofc
I cried while listening to this 😭😭 it's just beautiful... this was my favourite christmas carol as a child after more than 20 years I remembered it and I found it .. it made electricity run through my body it moved me to tears I guess I dint understand it back then the way I do now 😭❤ ..This is the Season the CROSS was the reason!!! Thank you Lord 🙏 AMEN
@theodoretekkers
God bless merry Christmas.
@knatsomitab7376
Me too...I bawled. Its conviction by the Holy Spirit...covered me in goosebumps and sad/joy. Beautiful. He is the Truth, the Life and the Way.
@margaretlampton2427
Merry Christmas it a nice some to hear on Christmas Eve or Christmas day
@knatsomitab7376
@@margaretlampton2427 Merry Christ mass sweet person! May His love cover and keep you forever!
@allanthomas6954
Same here man
@jennob1333
Thank you, my LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST for saving a sinner like me.
The LORD JESUS CHRIST, the reason for the season. The LORD JESUS CHRIST is the best gift anyone can receive.
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
@Jacob-lp9gv
I think there are two best gifts any one can receive the birth of Savior and the final sacrifice Jesus dieing on the cross to save us
@reosemuel
true, all you need to do is love him, believe in him and repent of your sins
@Thewawacat_
Anyone's not gonna talk about how cool the background animation is? Also very calming and great song