What Child Is This
Embracing the Divine: Unveiling the Spiritual Tale in 'What Child Is This' by John Denver
Lyrics
What child is this, who, laid to rest
Reflecting on the identity of the child laid to rest.
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Describing the scene of the child sleeping on Mary's lap.
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
Noting that angels greet the child with sweet songs.
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Highlighting shepherds keeping watch over the child.
This, this is Christ the king
Declaring that this child is Christ the king.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Emphasizing the significance with shepherds and angels honoring him.
Haste, haste to bring him laud
Urging others to hurry and praise the child.
The babe, the son of Mary
Identifying the child as the son of Mary.
Why lies he in such mean estate
Pondering why the child lies in humble circumstances.
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Describing the modest surroundings where animals are feeding.
Good Christian, fear, for sinners here
Advising Christians to fear, as the silent word pleads for sinners.
The silent word is pleading
Highlighting the silent yet impactful plea for redemption.
This, this is Christ the king
Reiterating that the child is Christ the king.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Stressing the importance of shepherds and angels in his honor.
Haste, haste to bring him laud
Encouraging a swift response to praise the child.
The babe, the son of Mary
Reaffirming that the child is the son of Mary.
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh
Suggesting offerings of incense, gold, and myrrh for the child.
Come, peasant, king, to own him
Inviting people, whether peasants or kings, to acknowledge him.
The king of kings salvation brings
Highlighting 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 that the child is Christ the king.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Emphasizing the continued role of shepherds and angels in his honor.
Haste, haste to bring him laud
Urging a quick response to bring praise to the child.
The babe, the son of Mary
Reaffirming that the child is the son of Mary.
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