What Child is This?

Traditional words and music arranged by Sally DeFord. This arrangement is very simple, and easy to learn in one practice.

 

Scores

Duet or two-part choir: PDF / .pc
Treble duet or two-part women: PDF / .pc

Recordings

MP3 Recording by James Loynes:
   Download

MP3 Accompaniment Track:
   Download

CD: His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful



MP3 Recording by Roberta Stark:

From Roberta's CD "Love Come Down."



MP3 Recording by The Kidmans:

From The Kidmans' album "Canon of Praise," available at www.thekidmans.com.

 

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

Why lies he in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian fear, for sinners here
The silent word is pleading
Nails, spear shall pierce him through
The cross be borne for me, for you
Hail, hail the Word made flesh
The babe, the son of Mary

Then 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

 





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