Author: William Chatterton Dix, 1837 - 98 Hymnal: SBHC1958 #48 (1958) First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest 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: The Church Year Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: GREENSLEEVES
This, this is Christ the King