48. 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;
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
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
Author: William Chatterton Dix, 1837 - 98
Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Church Year: Christmas
Tune Information
Name: GREENSLEEVES
Meter: 8 7, 8 7. With Refrain.
Key: e minor
Source: English, before 1642



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