Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: opera
Song Meaning of “What Child Is This” by Celtic Woman
This Christmas classic by Celtic Woman speaks of the reverence and awe of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It speaks of the priceless gift that is offered to the world by His birth. His arrival was a momentous occasion, as His birth marks the beginning of a new life and hope for the world.
The song paints a beautiful picture of the night in Bethlehem when He was born and the reverence that this night was held in by the wise men and shepherds who worshiped Him. He is the one they call the “King of kings,” whose love and grace will now be shared by all of mankind.
The song encourages us to contemplate why Jesus was born, and why His life was so important to the world. He was born on a humble bed of straw to speak of the promise of salvation to those lost in darkness. His miraculous life was full of humble and selfless acts of love to show us the way to freedom, and to bring peace and healing to our broken hearts. He is the Light of the World, and by accepting Him, our lives are transformed in joy and wonder.
The title of the song, “What Child Is This?,” calls us to recognize the person of Jesus, and to ask ourselves Who is this Child that was born in grace and love?