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What Child Is This
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Aug 26, 2026 updated
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Sidewalk Prophets perform a rendition of the classic Christmas carol "What Child Is This," which reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ. The song describes the scene of the nativity, with Mary, the shepherds, and angels, and poses the question of who this child is, answering that He is Christ the King. It emphasizes the incarnation and the salvation that Jesus brings, inviting listeners to worship Him. The lyrics reference the gifts of the Magi and the joy of Christ's birth, making it a traditional hymn of adoration and celebration of the Christmas story.
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What child is this
Who lay to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping
So bring him incense, gold and myrrh
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 laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary
What child is this
Who lay 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
Raise, raise a song on high
The virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born
The Babe, the son of Mary