What Child Is This?
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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
The babe, the son of Mary
Come, peasant, king, to own him
The King of kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone him
Raise, raise a song on high
His mother sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born
The babe, the Son of Mary
The lyrics of the song "What Child Is This?" paint a vivid portrait of the scene surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse sets the scene of the baby Jesus peacefully sleeping on Mary's lap, while angels sing sweet anthems and shepherds stand watch over the holy child. The imagery evokes a sense of serenity and wonder as all in attendance recognize and honor the newborn King. This initial description of the child as Christ the King highlights the reverent tone of the song, emphasizing the significance of this divine infant's arrival.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the gifts brought to the infant Jesus by those from diverse backgrounds - incense, gold, and myrrh. These gifts symbolize the different roles and statuses of those who come to pay homage to the newborn King, be they peasant or king. The act of presenting these precious offerings signifies a willingness to acknowledge Jesus as the King of all, regardless of earthly standing. This gesture reflects the universal appeal and power of Christ's salvation, inviting all to unite in adoration and worship.
The lyrics further emphasize the exalted nature of Jesus as the "King of kings" who brings salvation to all. The call to "Let loving hearts enthrone him" speaks to the idea of surrendering to and honoring the divine presence of Jesus in one's life. This message of humility and awe underscores the central theme of the song, which is the recognition of Jesus as a figure of unparalleled importance and the source of ultimate salvation and grace.
In the final verse, the song culminates in a celebration of Christ's birth, with Mary singing a lullaby to her son as a sign of maternal love and tenderness. The jubilant exclamation of "Joy, joy for Christ is born" encapsulates the overarching mood of jubilation and reverence that permeates the song, as all are invited to join in the chorus of praise for the babe, the Son of Mary. Overall, "What Child Is This?" serves as a poignant reminder of the awe-inspiring mystery and beauty of the Christmas story, calling listeners to reflect on the profound meaning behind the humble birth of Christ.
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Written by: Traditional Music
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Cao Minhnhat
A merry Christmas and a Happy New Year miss Harbridge.
May your music reach more and more hearts.
edit: the more I hear this song , the more haunting it is. And that a cute sweater-glove or glove-sweater.....what is it?
Mikhail Bogatyrev
Lyrics:
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?
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come Peasant, King to own 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 laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Oh, raise, raise a song on high,
His mother sings her lullaby.
Joy, oh joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The Babe,
The Son,
Of Mary.
What Child
Is this
Who laid
To rest
On Mary's lap
On Mary's lap
He is sleeping
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The Babe,
The Son,
Of Mary
The Babe, the Son of Mary
The Son of Mary
Lorenzo Sciajno
I have no doubt: this girl is an angel, since she plays like angels must play in heaven.
Pars
Beauty of the soul is even better than physical one 🥰😇
Edu San
Ha! They wish they could be half this good... On a great day.
NielR
May shepherds guard and angels sing to you too for doing God's work!
Merry (early) Christmas! Hallelujah!
Dumitru Temereanca
Lumina își picură cântul/ Arcușul pe coarde își prinde avântul,/ Sufletul simte trăirea,/Din melodie tresare fericirea!!
John Burns
Greensleeves has always been one of my most loved melodies and to hear this beautiful girl perform it just makes my heart sing.
Moises Saldaña
A talent given to God, and he has multiplicated preciously
Coleman Lee
Taryn, could you please create a playlist of all your Christmas music videos? You've made so many great ones and it would be awesome if us fans could watch them all back to back!
Redeemed1621
You could also make a playlist with all of them 😉
Darsh Davis Space & Motivation!
Taryn, your every song is like a blessing of God for your fans. Thank you so much for this beautiful song recreated in the violin form by you. Wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and happy holidays!! 💐😊 Stay blessed and stay awesome!!