1.What shall I do with Jesus?He stands before me now,Wearing the robe of purple,And thorns upon His brow.Refrain:This is the question now;What shall the answer be?Shall I crucify King Jesus,And set Barabbas free?2.Shall I release the robber,The carnal man of pride?Sin or a sinless Saviour?--O which shall be denied?Refrain:This is the question now;What shall the answer be?Shall I crucify King Jesus,And set Barabbas free?3.Solemn and awful question! How still the balance stands!Mercy a moment lingers,It trembles in her hands.Refrain:This is the question now;What shall the answer be?Shall I crucify King Jesus,And set Barabbas free?4.Self on the seat of judgment,Dare you the world deny?Louder and louder calling,"Away!" and "Crucify!"Refrain:This is the question now;What shall the answer be?Shall I crucify King Jesus,And set Barabbas free?5.Not to the sinner only,The question comes with pow'r;Hear it, ye halting Christians,In ev'ry trial hour.Refrain:This is the question now;What shall the answer be?I will crucify Barabbas,And set King Jesus free.
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Title
Christ or Barabbas?
Key
C Major
Titles
This is the question now;
First Line
What shall I do with Jesus?
Author
F. E. B.
Year
1908
Composer
F. E. Belden
Hymnal
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Tune
What shall I do with Jesus?
Metrical pattern
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Chorus
Chorus Type
Subjects
Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance: Decision Day; Special Selections: Solos