Mark 15: Art Thou the King of... Jews?

While at the bar He stands
A prisoner in their hands,
Christ whom earth and heaven adore,
Christ whom saints and angels sing,
First asserts His royal power.
Plainly owns Himself a king.

He thus the way makes known
Which leads Him to a throne,
Thus His dignity assumes
Patient of contempt and pain.
Prince of life, to die He comes,
By His cross begins to reign.