Written by William Dix in 1865, "What Child is This?" has become a Christmas classic. Several contemporary Christian artists have released the song on Christmas albums as have secular/mainstream artists.
"What Child is This?"
What Child is this, who, laid to restOn 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
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Yolanda Adams
Christmas With Yolanda Adams, 2000
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Christmas Music For The Heart, 2000
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BarlowGirl
Home For Christmas, 2008
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Charlotte Church
Dream A Dream, 2000
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Bill & Gloria Gaither
Joy to the World, 1997
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Andy Griffith
The Christmas Guest, 2003
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Faith Hill
Joy To The World, 2008
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Mahalia Jackson
Christmas with Mahalia Jackson, 1968
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Mahalia Sings Songs of Christmas!, 1995
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Cheri Keaggy
All We Faithful: Contemporary Christian Christmas, 2000
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Phil Keaggy
Majesty and Wonder
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Sarah McLachlan
Wintersong, 2006
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MercyMe
WOW Christmas, 2002
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Stacie Orrico
Christmas Wish, 2001
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Newsong
The Christmas Shoes, 2001
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Plus One
Christmas
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Chris Rice
The Living Room Sessions: Christmas, 2001
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Selah
Rose of Bethlehem, 2002
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Take 6
We Wish You A Merry Christmas, 1999
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Vanessa Williams
Best Of/20th Century - Christmas, 2003
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Top 10 Versions of "What Child Is This?" by Christian Artists and Bands
