What Child Is This?

Jörgen Elofsson / William Chatterton Dix

What child is this who laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthem sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping

This is Christ the Lord
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

This is Christ the Lord
Whom shepards guard and angels sing
Haste,haste to bring him laud
The babe, the son of Mary

So bring Him incense, gold, and myrh
Come peasant king to own Him
The King of Kings, salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him

This is Christ the Lord
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him laud
The babe, the son of Mary

Trivia about the song What Child Is This? by John Denver

On which albums was the song “What Child Is This?” released by John Denver?
John Denver released the song on the albums “Rocky Mountain Christmas” in 1975 and “Christmas in Concert” in 2001.
Who composed the song “What Child Is This?” by John Denver?
The song “What Child Is This?” by John Denver was composed by Jörgen Elofsson and William Chatterton Dix.

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