There are four separate artists/groups going by the name 'Selah' - a Dove a… Read Full Bio ↴There are four separate artists/groups going by the name 'Selah' - a Dove award-winning Christian band from Tennessee, a solo independent British artist, a solo American Christian (Lisa Watkins) and a defunct CCM group that recorded two albums in the mid 1970s for the labels Singcord and Milk and Honey.

1) Selah is a Christian band that has been featured on The 700 Club, The Hour of Power, and TBN. The original 3-person line up consisted of Nicol Sponberg, Allan Hall, and Todd Smith. Their success came quick when they released their first album, Be Still My Soul, in 1999, and would win a Dove Award for that album soon afterwards. They quickly earned a reputation for being able to reveal the heart of any song they record [1] with their music, doing well-known covers of already-famous songs such as "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban and "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts.

In 2004, Nicol Sponberg departed the group, and was replaced by Amy Perry.

Sponberg released her solo debut, Resurrection, that same year on Curb Records; the single "Crazy In Love" crossed over to the secular Adult Contemporary charts while songs like "Safe" continued to earn her airplay on Christian radio.

2) Selah is also a solo British independent artist. In the National "Voice of '99" talent show, Selah was one of the youngest entrants at age 11 and beat competitors to reach 2nd place. She has two LPs, 'Growing Pains, Vol.1', and there is also a Vol. 2. Her label is Base N Rebulz Entertainment/River Sity Alliance Inc.

3) There is a third Selah - also a Christian artist - whose original name is Lisa Watkins, and was born in Washington D.C. She has produced the CD single entitled 'Spritually Speaking'. She has a website at www.pauseandthink.com.

4) Selah was an Ohio-based Christian rock band that recorded a self-titled album for Singcord in 1975. That debut was equally split between covers and originals composed by Steve Millikan and Rod Robinson. A second album WITH CLOUDS followed a year later on Milk and Honey Records of nearly all original songs with the lion's share penned by Millikan.

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What Child Is This
Selah 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
Haste, haste to bring Him laud

The Babe, the Son of Mary
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, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary

So bring incense, gold, and myrrh
Come peasant, come 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

This, this is Christ your 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

Ooh, born in a manger, laid in some hay
They just didn't know who you were
Ooh, You were born in a stable, so far away
O, we just didn't know who You were

Yes, sweet little Jesus, boy
Sweet little Jesus, boy, ooh

Didn't know who, who you were

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song "What Child Is This" describes the setting of Jesus' birth. The infant Jesus is lying on Mary's lap, sleeping while the angels celebrate His birth with beautiful hymns, and the shepherds guard Him. The second verse questions why the Son of God is found in such a humble setting where farm animals feed. The answer is that he came to plead silently for the sinners of the world. The third verse talks about the gifts that the wise men brought - incense, gold, and myrrh - to honor and acknowledge the King of kings who brought salvation to the world. The song concludes with the call to raise the song on high and spread the news of the birth of Jesus, the Son of Mary, who has come to save mankind.

Line by Line Meaning

What Child is this who laid to rest
Who is this baby that is sleeping so peacefully?

On Mary's lap is sleeping
Resting comfortably on Mary's lap.

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
The angels offer sweet songs of greetings.

While shepherds watch are keeping
The shepherds are watching over the baby.

This, this is Christ the King
This is the Christ, the King of all.

Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
The shepherds protect Him while the angels sing His praise.

Haste, haste to bring Him laud
Quickly offer Him praise and worship.

The Babe, the Son of Mary
This baby is the son of Mary.

Why lies He in such mean estate
Why was He born in such poor conditions?

Where ox and ass are feeding
Born beside the animals who are feeding.

Good Christian, fear for sinners here
Be fearful for the sinners in this world.