“Mary, Did You Know?” is one of those songs that stops you in your tracks, no matter how many times you’ve heard it. From the first gentle notes, it carries you into a space that feels sacred and deeply introspective. It’s more than a Christmas classic—it’s a heartfelt conversation, an invitation to marvel at the mysteries of faith, love, and destiny.
What makes this song so special is its simplicity paired with profound depth. It’s a series of questions—questions that hold the weight of the divine. As the lyrics explore Mary’s awareness of who her son, Jesus, would become, they pull at our own sense of wonder. Did she know her baby boy would walk on water, give sight to the blind, calm the storms? The questions are almost rhetorical, but they strike a chord in the listener, igniting awe and reflection.
Musically, “Mary, Did You Know?” feels timeless. Its haunting melody wraps around the lyrics, drawing out the emotional weight of each line. Depending on the rendition—whether it’s a stripped-down acoustic version or a full orchestral arrangement—it can be as intimate as a whispered prayer or as grand as a celestial announcement.
This song resonates because it’s so human. It’s about a mother’s love, hope, and unshakable faith. When we hear it, we can’t help but put ourselves in Mary’s shoes. What would it be like to hold the Savior of the world in your arms, knowing he’s destined for greatness but also unimaginable sacrifice? That mix of joy and sorrow is what makes “Mary, Did You Know?” feel so universal, even for those who don’t share the Christian faith. It’s a reminder of how life’s biggest moments often come wrapped in uncertainty, humility, and grace
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Mary, did you know
That your baby boy would some day walk on water?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you delivered will soon deliver you
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will calm the storm with His hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby, you’ve kissed the face of God
Oh Mary, did you know?
Oh Mary, did you know?
The blind will see, the deaf will hear
The dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak the praises of the Lamb
Oh Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy would one day rule the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven’s perfect Lamb?
The sleeping child you’re holding is the Great I Am
Ooh, Mary, did you know?