Child of the King
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]
He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands!
Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold,
His coffers are full, He has riches untold.
Chorus:
I'm a child of the King,
A child of the King:
With Jesus my Savior,
I'm a child of the King.
My Father's own Son, the Savior of men,
Once wandered on earth as the poorest of them;
But now He is pleading our pardon on high,
That we may be His when He comes by and by.
Chorus:
I'm a child of the King,
A child of the King:
With Jesus my Savior,
I'm a child of the King.
I once was an outcast stranger on earth,
A sinner by choice, an alien by birth,
But I've been adopted, my name's written down,
An heir to a mansion, a robe and a crown.
Chorus:
I'm a child of the King,
A child of the King:
With Jesus my Savior,
I'm a child of the King.
A tent or a cottage, why should I care?
They're building a palace for me over there;
Though exiled from home, yet still may I sing:
All glory to God, I'm a child of the King.
Chorus:
I'm a child of the King,
A child of the King:
With Jesus my Savior,
I'm a child of the King...
Child of the King
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a soulful rendition of 'Child of the King,' a track that exemplifies their mastery of gospel-infused R&B. Recorded for the 1993 Bear Family compilation 'The Three Bells,' the song showcases Jim Ed Brown's distinctive vocal style, blending spiritual reverence with the rhythmic drive characteristic of his work in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The recording captures the raw emotion and dynamic interplay between the lead singer and the backing band, reflecting the genre's tradition of using music for both worship and social commentary. As part of a collection of spiritual and secular hits, this track stands as a testament to Brown's ability to weave complex theological themes into accessible, danceable music that resonated deeply with audiences of his era.
