Lyrics
Verse 1
What kind of God puts on humility
Born in a manger lowly as lowly can be
The Son of God became a man
I can’t believe He would do that for me
This is love, this is Jesus
Verse 2
What kind of King
Would give up His throne for me
Denying Himself,
He gave me everything
He came to serve
He came to save
I can’t believe He would do that for me
This is love, thank You Jesus
Pre-Chorus
What gift could I bring
To give to the King of the world
Chorus
I’ll bring praise ‘cause You’re worthy
I’ll bring thanks,
‘cause You’re good
And though it could never amount to what You deserve
I’ll bring the best that I can
I’ll bring all that I am
Giving it all to the One who’s been faithful
again and again
Verse 3
What kind of love
Would lay down His life for His friends
Bearing the weight and wearing the burden of sin
The Light of the world
He took on the dark
And I can’t believe He would do that for me
But You are love, thank You Jesus
Chorus
I’ll bring praise ‘cause You’re worthy
I’ll bring thanks,
‘cause You’re good
Though it could never amount to what You deserve
I’ll bring the best that I can
I’ll bring all that I am
Giving it all to the One who’s been faithful
again and again
Bridge
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Your praise
To Jesus
This, this is Christ the King,
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
He’s Jesus
Joy, joy for Christ is born
We thank You for the cross You bore
Haste, haste to bring Your praise
To Jesus
Chorus
I’ll bring praise ‘cause You’re worthy
I’ll bring thanks,
‘cause You’re good
Though it could never amount to what You deserve
I’ll bring the best that I can
I’ll bring all that I am
Giving it all to the One who’s been faithful
again and again
Outro
This is love
This is Jesus
You are Love
And I thank You Jesus
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“What Kind of God” reflects on Christ’s humility, sacrifice, and worthiness through a series of questions. The manger, the surrendered throne, the life laid down for friends, and the burden of sin all point toward a King whose greatness is revealed in service. In response, the song offers praise, gratitude, and the whole self, while acknowledging that no gift can equal what Christ deserves.
The lyrics bring the incarnation and the cross into one confession of worship. Philippians 2:6-8 closely supports the picture of Christ humbling Himself and taking the form of a servant. John 15:13 illuminates the line about love laying down its life for friends, and John 1:14 corresponds to the declaration that the Word became flesh. The adapted carol language places the child in the manger within that larger saving story. Together, these themes make praise an answer to divine generosity, faithfulness, and self-giving love.
Related Scripture
- Philippians 2:6-8 Christ humbled Himself, took a servant’s form, and became obedient to death.
- John 15:13 Jesus describes the greatest love as laying down one’s life for friends.
- John 1:14 The Word became flesh, matching the song’s confession of Christ’s incarnation.