What child is this
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This poem describes Jesus as a newborn sleeping on Mary's lap. Angels sing anthems to greet him while shepherds keep watch. The poem asks why the son of Mary lies in such humble conditions among oxen and donkeys, when he has come to plead for sinners. It calls Christians to bring him gifts and come to own and enthrone him as the King of kings who brings salvation.
What child is this
- 1. What Child Is This? 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. Why lies he in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear: for sinners here The silent Word is pleading. So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come, peasant, king, to own him. the King of kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone him.