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What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angel's greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
This, this is Christ the King,
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.
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
This, this is Christ the King,
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.
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
This, this is Christ the King,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7 and refrain
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Dates:
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c.1865
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Bible Refs:
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Lk 2:7;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1960 | # 1028 | | 2000 | # 202 | | 2000 | # 749 | | 1996 | # 145 | | 1992 | # 215 | | | # 137 | | 1964 | # 159 | | 1996 | # 542 | | 1990 | # 53 | | | # 514 | | 1940 | # 36 | | 1982 | # 115 | | 1986 | # 40 | | 1989 | # 219 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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GREENSLEEVES
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7 and refrain
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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| # 145 | No key | | # 137 | Em | | # 1595 | Em | | # 159 | G |
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