What Child Is This

“What child is this” who came to earth, knowing earth's ruler would deplore? “What child is this” who came to earth, knowing His torture in store? What Father is this who loved so much, to sacrifice His Own flesh and blood? A Divine Lamb, who on a mountain stood, offered all Earth-kingdoms if only He, the status-quo would let be? – “What child is this”, who when Mary, kneeling at His feet, diverting her eyes, He spoke: No dear one, look up at Me~ take hold of your Brother's Hands – and Rise!?