“Mary, Did You Know?” is one of those rare songs that feels like a quiet whisper straight to your soul. Its beauty lies in its simplicity—just a few questions, posed with heartfelt wonder, that make you pause and reflect. Written by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene, this song has become a modern Christmas classic, cherished for its spiritual depth and emotional resonance.
The lyrics imagine a moment with Mary, the mother of Jesus, asking her if she truly understood the magnitude of her child’s destiny. “Did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water?” That line alone gives you chills, doesn’t it? It’s not just about Mary—it’s about all of us contemplating the miraculous, the divine, and how we fit into the bigger picture.
What makes this song stand out is its deeply personal tone. Whether sung with a powerful choir or in a soft acoustic version, it captures the awe of Christ’s story through Mary’s eyes. It’s not just a Christmas song; it’s a year-round invitation to marvel at faith, hope, and love. Every rendition, from Pentatonix to Kenny Rogers and Wynonna Judd, brings a fresh perspective while preserving the song’s reverent core.
Hearing “Mary, Did You Know?” is like wrapping yourself in a blanket of awe and wonder. It’s a musical prayer, a gentle nudge to remember the miraculous amidst the mundane. It’s no wonder this song has become a staple for countless Christmas celebrations—it speaks to the heart in ways words often fail
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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?