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O What A King

By Katy Nichole

1,294 views Jul 16, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Katy Nichole's song 'O What a King' is a Christmas song told from the perspective of Mary, the mother of Jesus. She reflects on her humble calling and the wonder of raising the Savior. The lyrics express her awe that she was chosen, her awareness of the suffering Jesus would face, and her deep love for Him as both her son and her King. The song emphasizes the incarnation, with Jesus as Emmanuel, God with us, and includes worshipful declarations of His holiness. It captures the tender, personal side of the Nativity while celebrating Christ's divine identity.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Who am I that you would choose me

Just a lowly girl from a simple family

Who am I that angels speak my name

Called to be the mother of the one who comes to save


O what a king

Emmanuel, God with us

The world will call you Jesus 

I will call you son

O what a king

Heaven bows before you 

Your mother, she adores you 

Long awaited one

O what a king


Born into a world of suffering

They don?t know the gift I know you?re gonna be

I wish I could protect you from the pain

But something?s telling me that?s the reason why you came


O what a king

Emmanuel, God with us

The world will call you Jesus 

I will call you son

O what a king

Heaven bows before you 

Your mother, she adores you 

Long awaited one

O what a king


Holy, holy, lying in the manger 

Holy, holy is the son of God 

Hallelujah, hear the angels singing 

Hallelujah, heaven?s light has come


O what a king

Emmanuel, God with us

The world will call you Jesus 

I will call you son

O what a king

Heaven bows before you 

Your mother, she adores you 

Long awaited one

O what a king

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