What Child is This - The Petersens (LIVE)

It's the best time of the year! This Christmas song, "What Child is This," is sung by our "adopted" (not really) brother Emmett Franz. As you might have noticed in other videos, Emmett is an incredibly talented dobro player. He is also an amazing vocalist and played music for several years with his family, the Franz Family. And as always, videography was done by our dear friend, Aaron Clark!

Fun fact: This carol was written in 1865, and five years later set to the tune of "Greensleeves."

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Lead vocal and dobro: Emmett Franz
Harmony vocal: @EllenHaygood
Harmony vocal and fiddle: @katiepetersen
Guitar: Matt Petersen @mattpetersen4000
Bass: Karen Petersen
Mandolin: @JuliannePetersen

Key moments:
0:01 dobro
0:06 mandolin
0:55 instrumental
2:12 a cappella

Location: Lone Star Church, Taney County, Missouri
This 100 year old church and surrounding property has actually been used to film two movies - Winter's Bone (2010) and a Baldknobbers movie.

Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen.
Special thanks to Troy Dixon for helping us with audio and Aaron Clark for the videography.

►LYRICS - What Child is This
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
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

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 he bore for me, for you
Hail, hail the Word made flesh
The Babe, the son of Mary

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[Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - What Child is This*

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
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

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 he bore for me, for you
Hail, hail the Word made flesh
The Babe, the son of Mary

Album: Christmas with the Petersens

[maxthinker]

To all of you who want to be big music stars, watch these kids very carefully and learn. There is NO auto-tune, no big amps, no dancers, no smoke, no crazy stage lights. There IS a lot of practice, good arrangements, masters of their instruments (both wooden and voice), honest pleasure, and an abundance of talent. Kudos to mom & dad. Ya done good!

[cablepirate]

And finally, Emmett steps out of the background. Nice job sir. Nice job everybody.

[andrescarrasco]

And thats how its done. No smoke and mirrors and gimmicks, just pure love for the music. Quit the games and practice your instrument. Spread JOY and Peace.

[brentf]

I love this version. Emmett's lead vocals with Katie and Ellen's backing harmonies are perfect.

[neilritchey]

My assumption that Emmet wasn't a singer was just proven wrong. Beautiful!!

[jeffreyjacobs]

Good Lord - I just love traditional music by these wonderfully talented folk .... even more intense is their Hymns and song honoring the Lord ! Thank you for your gifts you share with us all. GBjj

[TennRides]

Yep, sounds just as good the tenth time I've listened to it. What a talented lot they all are, thank God for them.

[happytime]

The moment when Emmet started singing Katie's and Ellen's immediately showed a pure joy of listening to him. Music of the Petersens Family is heavenly but what I found most charming is the way each member of group support others. Watching their faces blazing with joy is enought to keep me pinned :)

[steveandgailpeachey]

This is the most beautiful rendition of this song I’ve ever heard. Emmett your voice and your humility…just wonderful! Ellen and Katie and family, I’m in awe of your God given gifts and joy-filled humble sharing of those gifts ❤️ Blessings!!!

[billbindl]

At 1:15 Emmett and Ellen rocked it. Truly impressive. Great voice Emmett!

[glennericksenmusic]

Absolutely gorgeous! Emmett is truly a gifted singer and dobro player. The 'a cappella' singing at the end of this video is just stunning.

[surviainen]

Look how enthuastistically Ellen sings! You don't see such things too often.

[pressedearth]

Man I just love this family and all the goodness they stand for and sing about.

[daveydouglas]

Christmas tunes in August at 5AM. Perfect!

[meanchiefjones]

The best harmonies I've ever heard.

[theresap]

I am amazed by Ellen and Emmett's harmonizing here! 🌟 Perhaps more Emmett and Ellen duets?

[faustovignale]

many singers try to amaze the audience with sets and special effects, while you just need your voice, music and your presence....

[dixielady]

Such a touching rendition of this song. God bless these young people and their hearts.

[stevecisco]

I felt the spirit the moment Emmet started singing. And Katie and Ellen added the cherry to top it all off. Wonderful. Thank you Petersens for this precious gift at this time of year. Terrific voice Emmet.