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?

This, this is Christ the King;
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

What love is this upon the cross,
Who dying paid the price for sin?
A thorny crown His blood ran down,
What sacrifice and suffering?

This, this is Christ the King
The Babe, the Son of Mary,
This, this is Christ the King
Who died in my place at Calv'ry.

What pow'r is this to rise again
To swallow death in victory?
Amazing grace to bring rebirth 
to offer life and mercy.

What answer shall I give to Him, 
who bore my guilt to ransom Me?
But only this I give my heart 
surrend'ring my life completely.

This, this is Christ the King,
My Lord, the risen Savior.
This, this is Christ the King
My love is His forever.

new lyrics by Susan and Sandra Bruk
(c)1997 Susandi Music