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What Child Is This
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Aug 8, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith and Martina McBride perform the classic Christmas carol "What Child Is This?" in this lyric video. The song reflects on the newborn Jesus lying in Mary's arms, greeted by angels and watched by shepherds. It proclaims Him as Christ the King and the Son of Mary, inviting all people, from peasants to kings, to bring gifts and honor Him. The carol emphasizes the salvation that Jesus brings and calls believers to enthroned Him in their hearts. This rendition blends traditional lyrics with a gentle, reverent musical arrangement, capturing the wonder and worship of the nativity.
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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 Lord
The Babe, the Son of Mary
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrth
Come peasant, king, to own Him
The King of kings, salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him Lord
The Babe, the Son of Mary
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him Lord
The Babe, the Son of Mary
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him Lord
The Babe, the Son of Mary