What Child Is This?

Image
Viewable by Members and non-Members.

What Child Is This?

Postby KRUG » 10 Dec 2016 08:24

https://app.box.com/s/7fhpok5qg4nngijlak6fbg1z25gkaqw3

"What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol whose lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. At the time of composing the carol, Dix worked as an insurance company manager and had been struck by a severe illness. While recovering, he underwent a spiritual renewal that led him to write several hymns, including lyrics to this carol that was subsequently set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song. Although it was written in England, the carol is more popular in the United States than in its country of origin today.
“What Child Is This” has been recorded by over sixty famous singers.

1. 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.

2. Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians, 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.

3. 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 a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Keith
User avatar
KRUG
 

Re: What Child Is This?

Postby JohnT » 10 Dec 2016 09:25

Hi Keith. Enjoyed my listen my listen Greensleeves seemed to suite the words. John
Keyboard: Tyros 5
Image .. Image ..
Challenge Winner
2019 July (Joint Winner); August (Joint Winner)
2020 October (Joint Winner)
2021 June (Joint Winner)
User avatar
JohnT
Prolific Poster
 
Posts: 6046
Joined: 25 Mar 2014 18:22
Location: Chester-le-Street. Co. Durham

Re: What Child Is This?

Postby Brian007 » 10 Dec 2016 11:37

Hi Keith,

Greensleeves would be appropriate, you played and voiced it well.

Brian007 8) 8)
Image .. Image ..
Challenge Winner
2018 September (Joint Winner); October (Joint Winner); November (Joint Winner)
2020 February (Joint Winner); April (Joint Winner); June; October (Joint Winner)
2021 February
User avatar
Brian007
Prolific Poster
 
Posts: 6119
Joined: 18 Jan 2014 10:58
Location: chester-le-street. Co. Durham

Re: What Child Is This?

Postby dragon » 10 Dec 2016 14:49

That was nice. I really enjoyed the choral voicing. .. Fred
Keyboard: Korg EK50 Ringway600
Image
User avatar
dragon
Prolific Poster
 
Posts: 2375
Joined: 25 Jul 2012 10:38
Location: Nottingham

Re: What Child Is This?

Postby KRUG » 10 Dec 2016 18:20

John, Brian and Dragon-thanks for your kind comments.

Keith
User avatar
KRUG
 


Return to Christmas Carols & Festive Songs 2016

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests