What Child Is This
Majestic Lullaby: Unveiling the Spiritual Tale in 'What Child Is This'
Lyrics
What child is this
Expressing curiosity about the identity of the child.
Who lay to rest
Describing the child who is peacefully laid to rest.
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Noting that the child is sleeping on Mary's lap.
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
Referring to the child being greeted by angels with sweet songs.
While shepherds watch are keeping
Observing that shepherds are keeping watch while this occurs.
This, this is Christ the King
Identifying the child as Christ the King.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Highlighting the shepherds guarding and angels singing about Christ.
Haste, haste to bring him laud
Encouraging a quick response to praise and worship Him.
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Describing the child as the Babe, the Son of Mary.
So bring him incense, gold and myrrh
Suggesting the offering of incense, gold, and myrrh to the child.
Come peasant king to own him
Inviting a peasant king to acknowledge and claim Him.
The King of Kings salvation brings
Recognizing the child as the King of Kings bringing salvation.
Let loving hearts enthrone him
Encouraging the enthronement of the child in loving hearts.
This, this is Christ the King
Reiterating the identification of the child as Christ the King.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Emphasizing the roles of shepherds and angels in guarding and singing.
Haste, haste to bring him laud
Reiterating the call to quickly bring praise and worship to Him.
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Reminding that the child is the Babe, the Son of Mary.
This, this is Christ the King
Affirming once again that the child is Christ the King.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Repeating the shepherds' role and angels' song in guarding and singing.
Haste, haste to bring him laud
Reiterating the urgency to bring praise and worship to Him.
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Reaffirming that the child is the Babe, the Son of Mary.
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