This is a beautiful rendition of the famous song, What Child is This?, by one of todays top tenors, Andrea Bocelli. He performed this version with Mary J. Blige at The Kodak Theatre, USA. A Fantastic duet!
Merry Christmas everyone!
“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.(Wikipedia)
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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“What Child is this? Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? He is Jesus Christ! The King of Kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone Him. This, this is Christ the King! Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Joy joy for Christ is born!”
[amazon_link id=”B002TZNPJ2″ target=”_blank” ]What Child Is This[/amazon_link] Lyricist, William Chatterton Dix, penned one of the most beautiful Christmas song of today. It echoes the real meaning of Christmas and the reason why we celebrate Christmas. Such a lovely song to sing or listen to. The Spirit of Christmas becomes alive and it so powerful that it will transform a situation into a joyful atmosphere!
Well known Italian Tenor and Multi-Award winner [amazon_link id=”B002TZNPJ2″ target=”_blank” ]Andrea Bocelli[/amazon_link] performed a duet with Singer-Songwriter and Grammy award winner Mary J Blige singing What Child is This. Watch the video below and listen to this outstanding rendition.
[amazon_link id=”B002TZNPJ2″ target=”_blank” ]What Child Is This Lyrics[/amazon_link] copyright by William Chatterton Dix, published ca. 1865 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. This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary.Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through, The Cross be borne, for me, for you: Hail, hail, the Word made flesh, Find more similar lyrics on http://mp3lyrics.com/aOpThe Babe, the Son of Mary! 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. This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary.Raise, raise, the song on high, The Virgin sings her lullaby: Joy joy for Christ is born, The Babe, the Son of Mary! This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary. [amazon_image id=”B002TZNPJ2″ link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]What Child Is This[/amazon_image]
