{"product_id":"what-child-is-this","title":"What Child Is This?","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Song\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eEnglish melody, 16th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eWords by William Chatterton Dix, 1867\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eArranged by Lane Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eAvailable for: SATB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eOptional instrument (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, or Violin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003ePiano Accompaniment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eLevel: Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eDuration: ~3:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What Child Is This?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poignant and enduring Christmas carol that has captivated audiences for centuries. The melody is a variation of \"Greensleeves,\" a beloved English folk tune with a history shrouded in mystery and legend, dating back to at least the late 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eThe beautiful and melancholic melody was paired with new sacred words by William Chatterton Dix, a British poet and hymn writer. His words transform the tune into a deeply reverent and contemplative Christmas hymn, sung from the perspective of onlookers at the Nativity. This SATB arrangement seeks to honor the rich history of both the melody and its words, presenting them in a new light while preserving the timeless beauty and emotional depth that has made this Christmas carol a classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eWhat Child is this, who, laid to rest\u003cbr\u003eOn Mary’s lap is sleeping—\u003cbr\u003eWhom angels greet with anthems sweet,\u003cbr\u003eWhile shepherds watch are keeping?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eThis, this is Christ, the King,\u003cbr\u003eWhom shepherds guard, and angels sing:\u003cbr\u003eHaste, haste to bring Him laud,\u003cbr\u003eThe Babe, the Son of Mary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eWhy lies He in such mean estate,\u003cbr\u003eWhere ox and ass are feeding?\u003cbr\u003eGood Christians, fear, for sinners here\u003cbr\u003eThe silent Word is pleading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eNails, spear, shall pierce Him through,\u003cbr\u003eThe cross be borne for me, for you;\u003cbr\u003eHail! Hail! the Word made flesh,\u003cbr\u003eThe Babe, the Son of Mary!\u003cbr\u003eSo bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base\"\u003eCome, peasant, king, to own Him.\u003cbr\u003eThe King of kings salvation brings;\u003cbr\u003eLet loving hearts enthrone Him.\u003cbr\u003eRaise, raise the song on high.\u003cbr\u003eThe virgin sings her lullaby.\u003cbr\u003eJoy! Joy! for Christ is born,\u003cbr\u003eThe Babe, the Son of Mary!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lane Johnson Music","offers":[{"title":"SATB \/ Medium Ensemble (up to 30 singers)","offer_id":52774821920997,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Small Ensemble (up to 12 singers)","offer_id":52110640939237,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATB \/ Unlimited singers!","offer_id":52110640906469,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9210\/5701\/files\/1AVTItJCFD4oUsiKsSf64Va8LNw5U8TiP-what-child-is-this-cover.png?v=1789704532","url":"https:\/\/lanejohnsonmusic.com\/products\/what-child-is-this","provider":"Lane Johnson Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}