Denver, John - What Child Is This? 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!

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 the song on high, the Virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy, joy, for Christ is born, the Babe, the Son of Mary!

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!





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    SÍMBOLOS MAÇÔNICOS NAS PINTURAS, MOSTRAM UMA COISA E DIZEM OUTRAS ...

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    The first pic in the video is awesome... Any idea who is the artist?

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    Encounter The Culture - It is entitled ‘Madonna and Child’ by Marianne Stokes. I think it’s beautiful too!

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    @Sophia Ann Elizabeth thank you very much! Found it online. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

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    Absolutely Heartfelt .

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    I had the great luck to hear j.d. sing this in the basilica in Mondsee when they recorded it for the sound of christmas it was so pure and beautiful

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    Love his singing.

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    I heard this on the radio a little while ago and it gave me chills.

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    superlative

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    Great video

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    Thank you so much for this post!  I love John Denver and had the Christmas album in the 70's.   This is my favorite.

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    A beautiful heartfelt performance of a timeless classic, thank you John for a wonderful legacy!