What Child Is This / Child of the Poor | The Hound + The Fox

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Recorded by - Reilly Zamber
Arranged by - McKenzie and Reilly Zamber
Mixed by - Reilly Zamber
Mastered by - Bill Hare

Video shot and edited by - Reilly & McKenzie Zamber

[SuperCG]

Don't get me wrong, I've always loved the lights and decorations that go along with Christmas, as well as the magical feeling that only seems to be around when it's around the corner. But this song...or songs are so simple and pure, it really captures the essence of what Christmas is about. The day Jesus came to save us. God Bless us all!

[aaronwesly]

Only someone who has gone through poverty and pain can do this collab of two songs in such a beautiful way. Good job guys.

[tabeakalimeris]

[Fox]
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?

[Hound]
Helpless and hungry, lowly, afraid
Wrapped in the chill of midwinter;
Comes now, among us, born into, poverty’s embrace
New life for the world

[Chorus: Hound & Fox]
Who is this? Who lives with the lowly?
Sharing their sorrows
Knowing their hunger?
This is Christ revealed to the world
In the eyes of a child, a child of the poor

[Fox (Hound)]
What child is this, who laid to rest
(Who is, this stranger? Here in our midst?)
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
(Looking for shelter among us?)
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
(Who is, the outcast? Who do, we see amidst the poor?)
While shepherds watch are keeping?
(The children of God?)

[Hound (Fox)]
Who is this? Who lives with the lowly?
(This, this is Christ the King, )
Sharing their sorrows
(Whom shepherds guard)
Knowing their hunger?
(And angels sing;)
This is Christ, revealed to the world
(Haste, haste, to bring, Him laud, )
In the eyes of a child, a child of the poor
(The Babe, the Son of Mary.)

[Hound & Fox]
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Come peasant, king to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him

[Fox (Hound)]
Bring the thirsty, who seek peace;
(So, bring all, the thirsty, all who seek peace;)
Those with nothing to offer
(Bring those with nothing to offer.)
Strengthen the feeble
(Strengthen, the feeble, )
Say to the, 'tened heart:
(Say to, the frightened heart:)
Fear not, fear not
(“Fear not: here is your God!”)

[Hound (Fox)]
Who is this who lives with the lowly
(This, this is Christ the King, )
Sharing their sorrows, knowing their hunger?
(Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;)
This is Christ, revealed to the world
(Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, )
In the eyes of a child, a child of the poor
(The Babe, the Son of Mary.)

[jameshowland]

We sang this song in this arrangement at out Christmas Vigil Mass this past year. Our group consists of 4 female and 2 male vocalists/guitarists. We practiced it alone in a room with no sound equipment and it sounded just fine. We were happy with it. When we sang it in the church with our in-house sound system it absolutely came alive! The acoustics of the church added so much to it. The only thing we did differently is that us two male vocalists sang our parts in harmony apart from the female vocalists. It added another layer to it.

[susannahrose]

I know I'm really late to the party, but this is drop-dead GORGEOUS. Especially the last chorus where Child of the Poor asks the question "Who is this?" And What Child Is This answers "This is Christ, the King." Wow. Absolutely beautiful you guys.

[crazitaco]

I cry everytime I hear this song combination. It works not only because of the beautiful countermelodies, but also on a literary level. The juxtaposition between one song highlighting his godly/royal origins, and the other highlighting the vulnerability/poverty of his birth. Its a perfect match.

[caitlinmason]

I’m actually crying you don’t understand 😂
This is like, my favorite Christmas song now.

[nancyanderson]

This is stunning. Beautiful harmony and a favorite Christmas Song.

[LK-nshr]

Still loving this in 2024. Merry Christmas!

[annchristyartuz]

Amen. The tears of my eyes today is goes to the poor people especially to the number 1 poorest country around the world.. In Jesus name! I want to hug you all

[jolenedubelle]

I am sure that the hosts of heaven are in awe of this praise. I listen to this song often.

[ariel_of_narnia]

I've never heard of "Child of the Poor" before, so thanks for the introduction. The integration of these two songs works wonderfully too!

[shayminthedoctor]

It's that time of Year again, where Christmas music is played 24 hours a day... and yet it all feels just as hollow as it did in years prior.
This... this is different. This is, always has been, and always will be, something so beutiful. Thank you.

[cherrylhansen]

Simply beautiful! Jesus understands what it is like to live here when all the world seems to be against you. Praise the Lord for His infinite wisdom and mercy to come himself in the flesh and walk among us and sacrifice himself for us on the cursed cross and rising again! Jesus showed us how to live and die and promises those who love him that we too will rise again into perfection with Him for eternity!

[curtwalton]

This is probably one of the most beautiful pieces of Christmas music ever created. Loved it the moment I heard it - already bought the sheet music and have our guitarist lined up for a Christmas performance. We are recording it as well just because it's so perfect. Both of your voices are epic! Thanks for sharing. Stunning!!!

[Ancientcookiee]

This song makes me feel so warm. Catholic music does this to me, I love it

[rubybraumann]

This gentle form of singing is by far more effective as a sung statement than all the yelling and moaning of recent popular music. A treasure of poetry, gentle voices, and beautiful delivery. Long may you prosper and thrive.

[YvonneBurggraaf-]

All abondened people live in the grace and blessing of God. As long as they pray and be faithful 🙏

[meganmcdermott]

This gave me goose bumps and brought a tear to my eye. It is absolutely beautiful and moving.

[Bloodshotistic]

This is one of those kinds of masterpieces like Bach or Vivaldi. Such a perfectly balanced duo that drove a Catholic to tears of love and joy in my heart after Our God.