Selah - What Child Is This

Chorus / Description : What Child Is This is a Christmas carol that reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior, as a humble baby in a manger. It references biblical events such as the shepherds' visit and the gifts brought by the wise men. The song invites listeners to recognize and honor Jesus as the Son of Mary, the King of kings. (Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12)

What Child Is This Lyrics


What Child is this who laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping

This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary
The Babe, the Son of Mary

Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding
Good Christian, fear for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading

This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary

So bring incense, gold, and myrrh
Come peasant, come king to own Him
The King of kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him

Raise, raise, the song on high
The virgin sings Her lullaby
Joy, Joy for Christ is born
The Babe, the Son of Mary

This, this is Christ your King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, Haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary

The Babe, the Son of Mary

Ooh, born in a manger, laid in some hay
They just didn't know who you were
Ooh, You were born in a stable, so far away
O, we just didn't know who You were

Yes, sweet little Jesus, boy
Sweet little Jesus, boy, ooh

Didn't know who, who you were

What Child Is This Video

  • Song: What Child Is This
  • Artist(s): Selah
  • Album: Rose of Bethlehem (Deluxe Edition)
  • Release Date: 07 Oct 2016
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