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What Child Is This?
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Aug 26, 2026 updated
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Anthem Lights, featuring Morgan Ranney, performs a contemporary rendition of the classic Christmas carol "What Child Is This?" The song reflects on the birth of Jesus, describing the scene of Mary and the shepherds, and proclaims Him as Christ the King. It calls listeners to bring gifts and honor the newborn King, emphasizing the joy of His arrival and the salvation He brings. The lyrics focus on the wonder of the incarnation and the appropriate response of worship and adoration.
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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
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh
Come peasant 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
Oh-ohh
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