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 anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste to bring him lord,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

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 Son of Mary!

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?

Raise, raise the song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy, joy, for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

Trivia about the song What Child Is This by Vanessa Williams

On which albums was the song “What Child Is This” released by Vanessa Williams?
Vanessa Williams released the song on the albums “Star Bright” in 1996 and “20th Century Masters: The Christmas Collection” in 2003.
Who composed the song “What Child Is This” by Vanessa Williams?
The song “What Child Is This” by Vanessa Williams was composed by Jörgen Elofsson and William Chatterton Dix.

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