Mary, did you know that your baby boy
Would one 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
Would calm a 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?
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!
Mary, did you know that your baby boy
Is Lord all creation?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy
Will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy
Was Heaven’s perfect Lamb,
And the sleeping Child you’re holding
Is the great, the Great I AM?
Oh, Mary, Mary, did you know?
Christmas hymns evoke deep emotions while reminding us of the reason we celebrate this special holiday. This particular song has become a holiday classic, echoing through churches, homes, and car radio stations. Its haunting melody and thought-provoking lyrics not only center on the Christmas story. We’re also invited to remember the mystery of the birth of Jesus through the eyes of His mother, Mary.
What new parents can begin to foresee all the blessings and trials their newborn will experience? Mary and Joseph had been told THIS baby’s future by angels. Most of us look forward to our little one’s first step. None of us know what it would be like to have a child that can walk on water.
With its gentle and powerful delivery, “Mary, Did You Know?” doesn’t just tell the story of Christmas—it asks us to reflect on its deeper meaning. As the lyrics unfold, we’re reminded that Jesus grew up to perform miracles, heal the sick, and eventually lay down His life for humanity.
What makes “Mary, Did You Know?” so special is its universal message. Whether you’re singing along in church, reflecting on the song during the holiday season, or simply listening on a quiet evening, the song touches something deep within. It’s a reminder that Christmas isn’t just about gifts and festivities but about recognizing the significance of that holy night in Bethlehem, when God sent His Son into the world in the most humble way imaginable. As the years have passed, each rendition of the song provides a new opportunity to reflect on faith, hope, and the love that Mary felt for her son.
In an often busy and distracted season, “Mary, Did You Know?” brings us back to the heart of Christmas. Whatever you do today, take a minute to reflect on the awe and wonder Mary and Joseph must have felt in that stable while they cradled the child who would change the world. This song not only celebrates the birth of Jesus but invites us to marvel at the divine mystery of it all.
