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What Child Is This

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What AmChild is Cthis who, Glaid to Emrest
On AmMary's Flap is Esleeping?
Whom AmAngels Cgreet with Ganthems Emsweet,
While Amshepherds Ewatch are Amkeeping?
CThis, this is GChrist the EmKing,
Whom Amshepherds Fguard and EAngels sing;
CHaste, haste, to Gbring Him Emlaud,
The AmBabe, the ESon of AmMary.
AmWhy lies CHe in such Gmean estEmate,
Where Amox and Fass are Efeeding?
Good AmChristians, Cfear, for Gsinners Emhere
The Amsilent EWord is Ampleading.
CNails, spear shall Gpierce Him tEmhrough,
The Amcross be Fborne for Eme, for you.
CHail, hail the GWord made Emflesh,
The AmBabe, the ESon of AmMary.
So Ambring Him Cincense, Ggold and Emmyrrh,
Come Ampeasant, Fking to Eown Him;
The AmKing of Ckings salGvation Embrings,
Let Amloving Ehearts enAmthrone Him.
CRaise, raise a Gsong on Emhigh,
The Amvirgin Fsings her Elullaby.
CJoy, joy for GChrist is Emborn,
The AmBabe, the ESon of AmMary.
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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash, known for his deep bass-baritone voice and themes of sorrow and redemption, brings his distinctive sound to this traditional Christmas carol. While much of his music explores moral tribulation, his rendition of "What Child Is This" offers a poignant reflection on the humble beginnings of Jesus. It invites the listener to contemplate the profound significance of the nativity story, a theme that resonates with Cash's own upbringing steeped in gospel music. Playing this song feels like stepping into a moment of quiet, reverent contemplation.

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