What Child Is This
Mystery in a Manger: Unveiling the Profound Message of 'What Child Is This'
Lyrics
What Child is this who, laid to rest
Questioning the identity of the child peacefully at rest.
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Describing the child sleeping on Mary's lap.
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
Referring to angels greeting the child with sweet songs.
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Depicting shepherds watching over the child.
Why lies He in such mean estate
Questioning why the child is in humble surroundings.
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Noting the unconventional place where the child lies.
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
Encouraging Christians to fear or reverence the child as a silent plea is made for sinners.
The silent Word is pleading
Highlighting the silent Word, possibly Jesus, pleading for sinners.
This, this is Christ the King
Declaring the identity of the child as Christ the King.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Emphasizing the protection of the child by shepherds and the praise of angels.
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud
Urging to hurry and praise the child, the Son of Mary.
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Identifying the child as the Babe, the Son of Mary.
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Instructing to offer incense, gold, and myrrh to the child.
Come peasant, king to own Him
Inviting both peasants and kings to acknowledge and accept the child.
The King of kings salvation brings
Recognizing the child as the King of kings bringing salvation.
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Encouraging loving hearts to enthrone the child.
Raise, raise a song on high
Prompting the singing of a joyous song in celebration.
The virgin sings her lullaby
Describing the virgin singing a lullaby to the child.
Joy, joy for Christ is born
Expressing joy for the birth of Christ.
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Reiterating the identity of the child as the Babe, the Son of Mary.
What Child is this who, laid to rest
Repeating the initial question about the child at rest.
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Reaffirming the presence of shepherds watching over the child.
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