Peter Hollens - 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
King of kings, salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone him

Raise, raise a song on high
The virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, oh joy for Christ is born
The babe, the son of Mary

The babe, the son
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  1. M.... I....

    My he’s so beautiful!!! And cute god bless you

  2. J.... ....

    Thank you, ash!! <3

  3. M.... I....

    LoL ok.. I’m a 57 yr old south philly Italian guy that is very old rationed and I had been very depressed over what I see this world turning into and then I stumbled acrylic as you... you and your family have given me new hope and love for the human species

  4. A.... A....

    Que lindo. Maravilhoso

  5. �.... �....

    I love this song ! <3 <3 <3

  6. K.... O....

    Please do "Edleweiss"

  7. T.... S....

    Currently this holy christmas song video has 666k views

  8. S.... /....

    i actually love this!

  9. D.... D....

    *tears of joy*

  10. M.... K....

    You should sing more Christian hymns. God bless! ✝️❤️😌

  11. I.... ....

    2019-2020?

  12. T.... S....

    "Sovereign Lord...my eyes have seen your salvation." -Luke 2:29-30

  13. K.... C....

    I'm going to make something to give us they have to guess I'll be like that

  14. c.... ....

    now this, is a Christmas song

  15. W.... L....

    You have a cute kid

  16. K.... O....

    Song request: "Do You Hear What I Hear"

  17. M.... B....

    please sing Celine Dion's song recovering 🙏

  18. M.... T....

    This was awesome. All the other people who cover this are over vocalizing over it while you were simple and beautiful

  19. B.... C....

    Best verse of "What Child is This" that I have heard yet. Thank you!

  20. m.... ....

    THIS JUST CAME ON THE RADIO, THE RADIO!!!!!! I'M WAY TOO EXCITED AND PROUD

  21. M.... B....

    Lovely, just lovely!

  22. D.... A....

    Poop! I laughed so hard. So cute the little guy.

  23. D.... C....

    That was awesome. Cool ending, GREAT camera work.

  24. S.... W....

    Ash is so cute here! :)

  25. I.... S....

    Oh my gosh , enjoyed the song. Adorable lil boy. We even said thank you for the sticker.

  26. D.... R....

    I've sung this sense, I was a child. You have that joy and spirit that only you can bring this. Thank you for sharing your gift.

  27. L.... S....

    This was absolutely beautiful! I love it!

    Can somebody please explain to me why „What child is this?“ and „Greensleeves“ have the same melody?

  28. d.... C....

    Love it 🙏🙏

  29. M.... A....

    My new favorite song...beautiful

  30. D.... 2....

    Greensleeves

  31. S.... ....

    God does not exist.

  32. T.... J....

    His kid at the end is the best part. Too cute. <3

  33. E.... R....

    Maravilhoso!

  34. R.... F....

    Peter.
    I know your heart is in accepella music...but if you'd ever consider working with a pianist/vocalist I'd love to collaborate with you. I've performed more than 8500 times, perform and record with guitarist Will Ackerman. I'm life long pianist... and i do hope you'll consider my offer. Im recording my next cd at Imaginary Road Studios , Will's place in Vermont the last week of august.
    I'm hearing a multi stacked ambient vocal arrangement for one of my piano pieces . Would you be interested in joining me to record?

    I'm not nearly as well known but my fanily is loyal...small but mighty!

    I know rhey would receive us well ...if perhaps you feel the same about yours and my work after checking out my music...please feel free to call me Rocky Fretz at 843.340.2677
    There's a video of Will and I in concert together in Spain and a couple links to my work below if interested.

    Thank you for your beautiful music.

    Be well & have fun!
    Rocky

    Will and I performing in spain is posted at
    http://facebook.com/RockyFretz
    The album The Path Ahead produced hy Will at
    https://open.spotify.com/album/4z2hC9Asw2Ilwdhsexb9xU?si=1L9VHVkQT2aXXv9njKGbkw

  35. L.... N....

    Cool! I’d hoped you’d recorded this song. When I was a small child I had a little phonograph (circa 1965ish). Green sleeves was one of the records and I’d play it over and over. I’m collecting every recording of this song I can find. Your arrangement is the newest edition! Thank you again!

  36. C.... ....

    He and Lindsey should do a collab for this song

  37. G.... M....

    Why is it that, with all our technology and modern instruments, the best Christmas carols are a capella?

  38. D.... N....

    Reminds me of Smooth McGroove, which is absolutely a compliment.

  39. N.... G....

    So adorable!

  40. R.... ....

    Beautiful!

  41. R.... H....

    Awwwww thank you for the sticker

  42. S.... D....

    it's so delightful <3

  43. �.... ....

    OMG!!!What a beautiful voice!!

  44. R.... ....

    Isn't it the tune to Greensleeves?

  45. M.... S....

    Another of my favorites.

  46. E.... W....

    I Subscribed!

  47. J.... A....

    This is one Gifted man by our Heavenly Father! What a blessing! Merry Christmas to everyone!!

  48. A.... G....

    0.38 - 0.42 is the best part of bass sound, I really like it!!!!

  49. L.... a....

    Time to start putting this on repeat again. :) :) This year I decided to try something new and arranged an a cappella version of What Child is This. Check it out!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_tNbxop1FY

  50. W.... ....

    I swear I've herd a so ng like this before

  51. D.... W....

    Thank you Ashland!

  52. B.... S....

    Great video, love the Christmas songs. Lol he said poop, my kids would have probably done the same. Thanks for your sharing of you talent.

  53. B.... K....

    thank you Ashland

  54. C.... B....

    Omg your son is so adorable, Peter. Loved the song as well

  55. N.... J....

    I cried this was so beautiful!!

  56. J.... F....

    can you do oh come all ye faithful?

  57. J.... T....

    Just subbed anything I should check out

  58. T.... T....

    love this song thanks

  59. C.... S....

    When Ashland said "Poop!" Peter's face just screamed "Whose child is this?"

  60. D.... H....

    This reminds me of Greensleeves

  61. P.... C....

    the wittle baby was soooooo cute XD

  62. J.... C....

    Thank you

  63. D.... B....

    real nice! thanks ;-)

  64. B.... S....

    By far my favorite version of this song now. can't stop watching it now

  65. A.... A....

    My choir sang this song for a winter concert so it's insane to see you singing the same song!

  66. R.... ....

    Oh my god the baby looks like you when you mouth "o"! He's the sweetest human being ive ever seen

  67. C.... S....

    I feel like there is a hidden story that takes place in this church that we're not seeing.

  68. G.... t....

    wow, kid just say's "poop" in mid sentence, Peter; (shakes head witha frown" thats funny :)

  69. J.... H....

    Ashland's gotten soooo big!!! and adorable!!! Great work again peter! Please don't ever stop singing!!!

  70. d.... ....

    woah! sextuplets!

  71. J.... W....

    Cute and Awesome

  72. C.... S....

    My church does a mash up of "What Child Is This?" and "Child of the Poor" where both songs are sung at the same time that would be really cool if you did.

  73. R.... t....

    ROTFLMAO Ash is so adorable. And ready to be housebroken! gotta love him he is so sweet.

  74. p.... v....

    wowowowowowowow

  75. E.... M....

    singing this at church tomorrow little nervous been singing along :) beautiful cover and nadolig llawen ~ merry Christmas in welsh x

  76. m.... ....

    I don't listen to any music at all but this sounds so nice

  77. B.... C....

    Such a great rendition!!!!

  78. D.... N....

    Can i get an Amen?!

  79. G.... ....

    My mom used to sing this to me whenever I couldn't sleep from a nightmare or I was sick. Very very fond memories of this song!

  80. R.... N....

    Aww, I didn't mind what Ashton said...typical for his age..

    R.... N....

    hilarious actually...that spontaneous stuff is great

  81. C.... A....

    Beautiful, my favorite version.❤️❤️❤️

  82. E.... Z....

    Aw, he's so cute!

  83. M.... E....

    your the best peter

  84. M.... E....

    He is so cute

  85. M.... E....

    Ash's growing up so fast

  86. S.... S....

    I loved that ending

  87. S.... H....

    Thank you for this beautiful rendition of my favorite Christmas song. This song is an often forgotten classic. This song is both beautiful and haunting.

  88. B.... B....

    I love this melody. "Greensleeves" . This melody has has been around so long. A sign of Christian reform in the Celts. I wonder what it used to be..

  89. h.... ....

    your voice! I thank The world and Lindsey Stirling for guiding it to Me. It has helped Me through so much! So thank you once more for sharing it with The world! lots of love from Sweden!

  90. S.... B....

    I'm sorry, but as a father of 4 kids the "POOP!" at the end was my favorite part. My 2 boys are 8 & 6 where things like burping, pooping, and farting are hilarious to them. #RealLifeHappens #KeepingItReal #TheRightIsReal #YouAreNotAlone #LoL

  91. B.... E....

    Bless you. Another great song. The video is awesome. Keep'em coming. Thank you.

  92. K.... S....

    Thank you Ashland!

  93. S.... S....

    love this . so talented x

  94. S.... M....

    LOL It's been so long since I've seen one of your videos, it's the first time I've seen your kid speak!

  95. H.... T....

    Hey, Peter, about this contest thing... Are you going to do it again???

    Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing your voice and your joy with us!

  96. J.... S....

    Oregon rules. Portland is better though.😋

  97. A.... ....

    I love your son he is so adorable 😂😂

  98. a.... w....

    The kid is too cute 😭