What Child Is This
Wonder of the Manger: Unveiling the Divine Mystery in 'What Child Is This'
Lyrics
What Child is this who laid to rest
Expressing wonder about the identity of the child peacefully at rest.
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Describing the child resting on Mary's lap, highlighting the tranquility of the scene.
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet
Noting that angels welcome the child with sweet songs.
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Acknowledging shepherds who are attentively watching over the scene.
This, this is Christ the King
Identifying the child as Christ the King.
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
Highlighting the reverence of shepherds and angels towards Christ, expressing through guarding and singing.
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud
Urging a quick response to praise and worship Him.
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Referring to the child as the Babe and the Son of Mary.
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Suggesting the presentation of valuable gifts like incense, gold, and myrrh to the child.
Come rich and poor to own Him
Encouraging people, both rich and poor, to acknowledge and accept Him.
The King of Kings salvation brings
Declaring the child as the King of Kings, bringing salvation.
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Advocating for hearts full of love to honor and exalt Him.
This, this is Christ my King
Reiterating the identity of Christ as the King, emphasizing the role of shepherds and angels.
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
Repeating the call to hurry in bringing praise and homage to Him.
Haste, haste, to bring Him
Continuing the urgency to worship and honor Christ.
Praise the Babe, the Son of Mary
Repeating the reference to the child as the Babe, the Son of Mary, with an emphasis on praising Him.
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Reaffirming the identity of the child as the Babe, the Son of Mary.
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