What Child Is This?

2012 Christmas Devotional
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings "What Child Is This?"

[Canterburypilgram]

I'm not Mormon myself, but I have to say the Mormons make these classic Christmas songs so spectacular. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece.

[kctby]

What a beautiful rendition of this hymn! As a Catholic I can only add my own gratitude to my brothers and sisters of faith for their dedication to the ministry of music. Merry Christmas to you all!

[fredreinhard]

I am not Mormon! But thank this Church for placing the meaning and song of this Holy Season for all to hear. God Bless All.

[karlnodland]

My beautiful dog Max loved listening to this song he would come lay by the speakers to it every time i put it on .On the day he died I played this all day long before he went.And I swear I could see the peacefulness on his face before he left us... Max Iwe all love you so much

[danielmolinero]

This song honestly gives me chills. Their rendition is flawless, and conveys the original haunting, hopeful message of the song. My favorite every time of year.

[EMonzon]

The greatest event of this Universe happened that silent night.

[archeraimsaarrow]

I discovered and played this song the moment after I gave birth to my miscarried daughter 💖 I cherish this song and play it every so often. I know I'll see my daughter again 😁

[stebunn]

This is the most beautiful arrangement of this song I've ever heard.

[davidfriesen]

I tell you I've never heard as rich a choir in my life. Full tone! Perfect harmony! Spectacular acoustics. Listen to the piper play. He's the best piper I've ever heard. How hard these musicians must practice. If anyone that is reading this knows the choir and instrumentation please please please let them know that it means an awefull lot to me and probably countless others. LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATHE PRAISE THE LORD! if all I was predestinated to do on earth was to be a praiser of God then I feel that would be sufficient. I just spent the last hour and a half listening to still still still by your orchestra and choir and it's still ringing deep in my heart this moment! Hallelujah

[tenorsaxophone]

thank goodness that other video was just a spoof, this is actually beautiful

[marquezjeffers]

If u ever had a question of what angels sound like, this is it

[katherinem.]

Dear God, I hope I can live worthy to live where you and the Savior live one day. We all have to ask ourselves what we need to do to be happy, for that is the whole reason he exists....🌎so we can have it all one day, if we are faithful and worthy.

[porkyminch]

Proud to be a servant of the almighty God and The King of Kings! ✝️☦️

[chrissi]

When I die, I hope this is the song I'll be greeted with in heaven.

[paulcolbourne]

My pet lguana used to press its ear up to the terrarium whenever I played this beauriful song. Im sure I saw a little tear well up in his bulging little reptilian eye. Even though he was suffering terribly from consumption in the last few months before he died, I think in some way, this music helped him through his pain. Ill always treasure the 17 years we spent together and remember my friend fondly, especially when I hear this song. Rest in peace Berzerker.

[elton]

My Lord, please continue to Love us, and help us to continue to love you and serve your childrens and you upon the earth.

[tarasingh]

I hope to find your church one day soon. I would like to live this life in the Lord Jesus Christ

[lamplight]

“What Child Is This?” is a Christmas Carol with lyrics written by William Chatterton Dix during the Christmas of 1865. It was set to the tune of “Greensleeves”, a traditional English folk song in 1871. It was first published six years later in 1871, when it featured in Christmas Carols Old and New, a “prestigious” and “influential” collection of carols that was published in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧. Although written in Great Britain 🇬🇧, the carol today is more popular in the USA 🇺🇸, than it’s country of origin.
In 1865 William was 29 yeas old when he suffered a from a near-fatal bout of sickness. He was afflicted with severe depression, and this near-death experience changed him completely. While undergoing recovery, he experienced a “Spiritual Awakening” that inspired him to start crafting hymns. He became an avid reader of The Bible and subsequently, he wrote the lyrics and incorporated the tune to the celebrated English folk song, “Greensleeves.”
Greensleeves was already one of the most aesthetic and beloved melodies of the festive season, at that time. Although it’s not a quintessential Christmas tune, it’s association with the festive season can be dated back to 1642.

The Choir only sang the third verse of this carol. The carol’s melody has been described as “soulful”, and “haunting and beautiful” in nature. I absolutely agree with that description.

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!



Blessings Love Light to All as we’re going through this horrendous time in the world. May all The Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s beautiful music 🎼 lift our spirits.
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[nanikdasani]

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.

[YourMomWentToCollege]

That clarinet player absolutely slayed.