While no longer working under the Christian label, his most recent releases include 80s alternative inspired AWOL, which even features Andy Rourke of The Smiths on bass, the electronic collaboration with Service Unicorn, Romeo Drive, and a new spoken-word album Radio Teknika.
What Child Is This?
Kevin Max Lyrics
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On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing;
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Raise, raise a 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?" as performed by Kevin Max is a Christmas carol that reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics begin by posing a question about the identity of the child who is lying on Mary's lap. The child is greeted by angels with sweet hymns while the shepherds watch over him. The song then goes on to ask why he is lying in such a lowly place where oxen and donkeys are feeding. The answer, according to the song, is that the silent Word is pleading for the sinners here.
The chorus proclaims that this child is Christ the King, who is being guarded by shepherds and praised by angels. It urges listeners to hurry and give Him praise because he is the Babe, the Son of Mary. In the final verse, the virgin is singing a lullaby to her son, and the joy of the birth of the Christ is celebrated.
The song is a beautiful and reflective piece that captures the holiness and wonder of the Christmas season. It is a reminder of the significance of the event that took place in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago.
Line by Line Meaning
What Child is this who, laid to rest
Which divine child is this one who is lying down to have rest?
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Why is this child sleeping peacefully on the lap of Mary?
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet,
Which child is being greeted by angels with sweet songs?
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Why are the shepherds watching over this child?
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Why is this child lying in such a simple and humble place?
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Why is this child lying where the oxen and donkeys eat?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
Christians, be aware that sinners are here in this world.
The silent Word is pleading.
The Word, Jesus Christ, is silently pleading for the salvation of sinners.
This, this is Christ the King,
This child lying here is the divine King, Jesus Christ.
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing;
He is guarded by the shepherds and praised by the angels.
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
Hurry up and bring praises and worship to Him.
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
This child is the baby of Mary, the Son of God.
Raise, raise a song on high,
Sing a song loudly and joyfully.
The virgin sings her lullaby.
Mary sings a soothing song to her child.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
Let us all rejoice, for Jesus Christ is born.
The Babe, the Son of Mary
This child is the baby of Mary, the Son of God.
Contributed by Evelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.