Mary Did You Know?
Cheryl White 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 of Cheryl White's song, "Mary Did You Know?" pose a series of questions to the Virgin Mary regarding the divine nature and future accomplishments of her newborn son, Jesus Christ. The first stanza wonders about Jesus' ability to perform miracles, specifically the act of walking on water and saving humanity. The following verse highlights Jesus' ability to heal the blind and calm storms with his hands, as well as his holy nature as the son of God. The final chorus acknowledges the litany of miracles that Jesus is said to perform in the Bible, including giving sight and voice to the lame, dumb, deaf and dead.
This song is a popular Christmas hymn in the Christian music genre, released in the early 1990s. The lyrics are written by Mark Lowry and the melody composed by Buddy Greene. Since its release, it has been performed by a number of popular music artists such as Pentatonix, Clay Aiken, and CeeLo Green. The song is recognized as a hymn that demonstrates the divine nature and mission of Jesus Christ and is often played during the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary did you know that your baby boy will some day walk on water?
Have you considered that your son will have the ability to walk on water?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Have you realized that your son will be the savior of humanity, redeeming us all?
Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
Have you comprehended that your son's arrival will somehow transform and renew you?
This child that you've delivered, will soon deliver you
The child you brought into the world will one day be the means of your deliverance.
Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Have you grasped that your son will have the power to grant sight to the blind?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Have you considered that your son will have the ability to calm a raging storm simply by using his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
Are you aware that your son has been where even angels have trod?
And when your kiss your little baby, you have kissed the face of God
When you kiss your son, you are really kissing the face of God himself.
The blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live again
Through your son, the blind will gain sight, the deaf will hear, and the dead will be brought back to life once again.
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb
Your son will empower the lame to walk and cause the speechless to speak and all will give homage to the divine lamb.
Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Have you realized that your son is the ruler of everything that exists?
Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day rule the nations?
Have you understood that your son will one day have dominion over all the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
Have you recognized that your son is the flawless, sacrificial lamb of heaven?
This sleeping child you're holding is the great I am
This child you are holding who appears to be sleeping is actually the great I am.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Buddy Greene, Mark Lowry
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