Publisher Description
This carol is based on a 16th century English melody called "Greensleeves." The lyrics to "What Child is This?" were first published in 1871, and are attributed to William Chatterton Dix. The carol is sung from the perspective of the shepherds who witnessed the birth of Jesus Christ. In the opening stanza, the speaker asks questions about the child who has been born, and marvels at the humble setting in which he finds himself. This recording offers reading of the English language lyrics followed by magical Harp music based on original Christmas Carol melody.
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About Josh Verbae
Josh Verbae is the editor and a theology specialist at The Big Nest. His work includes compiling collections of Christian Classics series and editions of the Holy Bible. His narration work includes The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter, The Sphinx without a Secret by Oscar Wilde, and English Fairy Tales, Vol 1 by Andrew Lang.