WHAT CHILD IS THIS?

“What Child is this who, laid to rest,
on Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
while shepherds watch are keeping?” (William C. Dix)

From the Gospel writers to the Council of Chalcedon (AD 451) on through the centuries to present theologians, the fundamental questions (and claims) of Christian faith are centered in the doctrine of the incarnation. It is crucial that the church in every time and place attempt “with fear and trembling” to answer as clearly as possible, “What child is this?”

-- Randy Mark Miles in “The Wonder of the Incarnation,” Chalice Hymnal Worship Leader’s Companion



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