105. What Child Is This, Who, Laid to Rest
1 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?
Refrain:
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
This, this is Christ the King,
The babe, the Son of Mary.
2 Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear; for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading. (Refrain)
3 So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come, peasant,king, to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him. (Refrain)
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | What Child is this, who, laid to rest |
| Title: | What Child Is This, Who, Laid to Rest |
| Author: | William C. Dix |
| Publication Date: | 1974 |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 Ref. |
| Scripture: | Matthew 2:2; Matthew 2:12; Revelation 19:16 |
| Topic: | Christ: Birth |
| Refrain First Line: | This, this is Christ the King |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | GREENSLEEVES |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 Ref. |
| Key: | e minor or modal |
| Source: | Traditional English melody, 16th century |
