Christ or Barabbas?

1What shall I do with Jesus?
He stands before me now,
Wearing the robe of purple,
And thorns upon His brow.

RefrainThis is the question now;
What shall the answer be?
Shall I crucify King Jesus,
And set Barabbas free?

2Shall I release the robber,
The carnal man of pride?
Sin or a sinless Saviour?
O which shall be denied?

3Solemn and awful question!
How still the balance stands!
Mercy a moment lingers, It trembles in her hands.

4Self on the seat of judgment,
Dare you the world deny?
Louder and louder calling, Away!
and Crucify!

5Not to the sinner only,
The question comes with pow'r,
Hear it, ye halting Christians,
In ev'ry trial hour.