Name: What Child Is This?
Duration: P00H02M34S
Description: "What Child Is This?" was written by William Chatterton Dix in 1865. At the age of 29, William was struck with a sudden near-fatal illness and confined to bedrest for several months, during which he went into a deep depression. Yet out of his near-death experience, Dix wrote many hymns, including "What Child Is This?" It was later set to the traditional English tune "Greensleeves."

What Child Is This?

from Christmas Piano Improvisations by Justin K. Reeve

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"What Child Is This?" was written by William Chatterton Dix in 1865. At the age of 29, William was struck with a sudden near-fatal illness and confined to bedrest for several months, during which he went into a deep depression. Yet out of his near-death experience, Dix wrote many hymns, including "What Child Is This?" It was later set to the traditional English tune "Greensleeves."

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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

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

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from Christmas Piano Improvisations, track released December 17, 2009

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Justin K. Reeve Utah

My name is Justin Reeve. I’ve been playing the piano for over 30 years. I love performing in the community now and then, but I especially love it when the Christmas season comes around. Playing Christmas music is one of my favorite things to do.

I’ve tried to compose a few Christmas songs every year, as well as some sacred music. I hope you enjoy the songs as much as I loved coming up with them. ... more

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