The King and the Beasts   

   Children's version   

A bad lion has ruled the brute beasts of earth for many years.

The good King loves the beasts, but the lion deceived them.

Beasts would never be allowed to live in the castle.

So, the King had a plan.

His good Lamb came down to take their punishment, 

allowing the roaring lion to destroy his body.

On the third day, the Lamb rose to life in a new body

which can never be destroyed. 

Ever since, for those who believe in the Lamb, 

he transforms them into sheep, renews them,

and saves them from the bad lion who roars around.

And that is how beasts become sheep and live in the King's castle 

with the Lamb, who is really a good Lion, happily ever after.

~ ~ ~

If you prefer the adult version, see the words to

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

by Martin Luther