Part 1: Awake

Dec 3, 2017    Brian Stanley    Christmas, Prophecy, Shepherd, Luke 2:8-18, John 10:1-11, John 10:14-16, Psalm 23:1-4, Matthew 18:10-14, Isaiah 40:11

"What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol whose lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. At the time of composing the carol, Dix worked as an insurance company manager and had been struck by a severe illness. While recovering, he underwent a spiritual renewal that led him to write several hymns, including lyrics to this carol that was subsequently set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song.