Mary Did You Know?
Angela Bryant-Brown Lyrics
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Mary did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've 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 a storm with his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
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
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?
This sleeping child you're holding is the great I am
The lyrics to Angela Bryant-Brown's "Mary Did You Know?" is an emotional exploration of the life and mission of Jesus from the perspective of his mother, Mary. The song speaks to Mary's understanding of the divine purpose of her son, and the miracle of his birth. The first verse of the song talks about how Jesus' miraculous deeds, such as walking on water, saving souls and delivering the believers from their sins, would help people to understand his divine origins. Mary's role in this divine plan is also emphasized, with her delivering a child who would in turn, deliver her and her people from their sins.
The following verse highlights Jesus' other miracles, such as giving sight to the blind, calming the storm with his hand, and embodying God's grace on Earth through his powerful presence which has even been acknowledged by angels. The chorus brings together these previously mentioned miraculous events with an added emotional touch. There is a sense of increasing awe and reverence, as Mary comprehends that she is holding the very face of God in her arms, "the great I AM".
The final verse suggests that Jesus' birth and mission isn't just about the earthly realm, but also about ruling the whole world - an idea that might have been baffling to Mary. The song concludes with a powerful reminder of how Jesus' birth is salvation to mankind, and how it is deserving of God's praises.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary did you know that your baby boy will some day walk on water?
Did you know that your son will perform miracles like walking on water?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your son will become the savior of our children?
Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
Were you aware that your son came to give you a new life?
This child that you've delivered, will soon deliver you
The child you delivered will one day become your savior too
Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know your son has the power to give sight to the blind?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know your son has the power to calm storms just with his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
Did you know your son has been to the same holy places as angels?
And when your kiss your little baby, you have kissed the face of God
By kissing your son, you are also kissing God in human form
The blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live again
Your son will heal the blind, deaf, and even raise the dead back to life
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb
Your son will heal those who cannot walk and allow those who cannot speak to praise him
Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Your son is the ruler of all creation, including the entire universe
Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day rule the nations?
Your son will one day be the ruler of all nations
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
Did you know your son is the flawless, sacrificial lamb for all of humankind?
This sleeping child you're holding is the great I am
The child you are holding is the almighty and eternal God
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: BUDDY GREENE, MARK LOWRY
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