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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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