Author: William Chatterton Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 202 hymnals First Line: What child is this, who laid to rest Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King Lyrics: 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] Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2 Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES
What Child Is This