What Child Is This
Sacred Serenade: Unveiling the Mystical Message of 'What Child Is This' by Chantal Kreviazuk
Lyrics
What Child is this?
Questioning the identity of the child.
What child is this
Repetition of the question, emphasizing uncertainty.
Who laid to rest
Describing the child at rest, likely referring to Jesus.
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Depicting Jesus sleeping on Mary's lap.
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
Angels welcoming the child with sweet songs.
While shepherds watch are keeping
Shepherds keeping watch over the child.
This, this is Christ the King
Affirming that this child is Christ the King.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Shepherds guarding and angels singing in praise of Christ.
Haste, haste to bring Him praise
Urging haste in bringing praise to Him.
The babe, the son of Mary
Identifying the child as the son of Mary.
He lies in such a lowly place
Describing the humble location where the child lies.
Where ox and ass are feeding
Mentioning animals (ox and ass) present in the setting.
The end of fear for all who hear
Highlighting the end of fear for those who hear the message.
The silent word is speaking
Emphasizing the power of the silent word spoken by the child.
This, this is Christ the King
Reiteration that this child is Christ the King.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Continuation of shepherds guarding and angels singing in praise.
Haste, haste to bring Him praise
Renewed call to hasten in bringing praise to Christ.
The babe, the son of Mary
Reaffirming the identity of the child as the son of Mary.
So bring Him incense
Instruction to bring offerings of incense, gold, and myrrh.
Gold and myrrh
Specific gifts to honor the child.
Come peasant King to love Him
Calling the child a "peasant King" and inviting love towards Him.
The King of kings salvation brings
Acknowledging the child as the King of kings who brings salvation.
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Encouraging loving hearts to enthrone Him.
This, this is Christ the King
Reiteration of Christ the King, with shepherds and angels involved.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Continued emphasis on guarding and singing in praise.
Haste, haste to bring Him praise
Repeating the call to hasten in bringing praise to Christ.
The babe, the son of Mary
Confirmation of the child as the son of Mary.
Raise, raise the song on high
Command to raise the song high in celebration.
The virgin sings her lullaby
The virgin singing a lullaby, expressing joy.
Joy, joy for Christ is born
Celebrating the birth of Christ and the joy it brings.
The babe, the son of Mary
Reiterating the child as the son of Mary.
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