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: William Chatterton Dix, an insurance manager, wrote the words during a period of severe illness and spiritual recovery. The lyrics were originally part of a larger poem he wrote titled " The Manger Throne ".

"What Child Is This?" is a beloved Christmas carol written in by William Chatterton Dix . It is uniquely famous for setting religious lyrics about the Nativity to the melody of " Greensleeves ," a traditional English folk song that dates back to the 16th century. Origins and History what_child_is_this

: In 1871, the lyrics were set to the tune of "Greensleeves". This was a bold choice at the time, as "Greensleeves" was originally a secular love song. : William Chatterton Dix, an insurance manager, wrote

: Dix was a prolific hymn writer, also known for other classics like "As with Gladness Men of Old". Themes and Meaning It is uniquely famous for setting religious lyrics

The hymn centers on the , asking a series of rhetorical questions about the humble circumstances of His birth: What Child Is This? - Dulcimertab