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What Child Is This?
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Aug 21, 2026 updated
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Third Day's rendition of the classic Christmas carol "What Child Is This?" reflects on the birth of Jesus, the Christ child, and the profound meaning of His coming. The lyrics describe the scene of Mary and the shepherds, then look ahead to the cross, where Jesus would suffer for humanity. The song invites all people, from peasants to kings, to honor Him with gifts and loving hearts. It emphasizes the incarnation and the salvation that Jesus brings, making it a thoughtful and worshipful Christmas hymn.
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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
Nails and spear shall pierce Him through
The cross be born for me, for you
Hail, hail, the Word made flesh
The Babe, the Son of Mary
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
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
The babe, the son of Mary
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
The babe, the son of Mary