The Christian Life Hymnal ‎#110

110. What Child Is This?

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?
   This, this is Christ the King,
   whome 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.
   Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
   the cross be borne for me, for you.
   Joy, joy the Word made flesh,
   the Babe, the Son of Mary!

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.
   Raise, raise the song on high;
   the Virgin sings her lullaby.
   Joy, joy, for Christ is born,
   the Babe, the Song of Mary!

Text Information

• First Line: What Child is this, who, laid to rest
• Title: What Child Is This?
• Publication Date: 2006

Tune Information

• Name: GREENSLEEVES
• Key: e minor or modal

Tune Information:

*This tune may be sung in the original dorian mode by sharping all C's in the melody and alto parts (keeping the bass in measures 3 and 11 unaltered).