What Child Is This?
Williams Vanessa Lyrics
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On Mary's lap asleeping
Whom angels
Breed with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch our keeping
This, this
Is Christ the king
Haste
Haste'll bring him lord
The babe the son of Mary
So bring him
Incense, bring him gold
Come pleasant king to hold him
The king of kings
Salvation's brings
Let loving hearts enthrone him
Raise, raise the son
On high
The virgin sings a lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born
The Babe, the son of Mary
What child is this who laid to rest
On Mary's lap sleeping
Whom angels breed with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch
Our keeping
Raise, raise the son on high
The virgin sings a Lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born
The babe, the son of Mary
Merry Christmas to you, and you, and you, and you, ooh
The song "What Child Is This" by Williams Vanessa is a Christmas carol that explores the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse of the song describes the scene of the newborn baby Jesus lying on Mary's lap, asleep while angels sang sweet songs. The second verse goes on to identify the child as Christ, the King, whom the shepherds guarded and the angels sang about. The chorus urges people to hurry and come before the child with gifts of frankincense and gold - a reference to the gifts brought by the wise men from the East.
The third verse speaks of Jesus as the King of Kings who brings salvation. It encourages people to enthrone him in their hearts with love. The final verse repeats the first verse and chorus, reminding listeners of the joyous occasion of Jesus' birth and offering Christmas greetings.
Overall, "What Child Is This" is a beautiful and contemplative song that invites listeners to reflect deeply on the true meaning of Christmas and the significance of Jesus' birth.
Line by Line Meaning
What child is this who laid to rest
Who is this child that is laying down?
On Mary's lap asleeping
Sleeping on the lap of his mother Mary
Whom angels
The angels
Breed with anthems sweet
Sing sweetly about
While shepherds watch our keeping
As the shepherds watch over us
This, this
This, this is
Is Christ the king
Christ the king
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Whom shepherds protect and angels sing about
Haste
Let's hurry
Haste'll bring him lord
We need to bring him, Lord
The babe the son of Mary
The baby, the son of Mary
So bring him
Bring him
Incense, bring him gold
Bring him frankincense and gold
Come pleasant king to hold him
Come, pleasant king, to hold him
The king of kings
The king of all kings
Salvation's brings
Brings salvation
Let loving hearts enthrone him
Let our loving hearts crown him
Raise, raise the son
Lift up, lift up the son
On high
Up high
The virgin sings a lullaby
The virgin sings a lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born
We are filled with joy because Christ is born
The Babe, the son of Mary
The baby, the son of Mary
Merry Christmas to you, and you, and you, and you, ooh
Wishing you all a merry Christmas
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOUGLAS E WAGNER, WILLIAM C DIX
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