Maurette's first CD, How I Feel, was released in 1998 on Verity Records. This CD featured the radio friendly, "Breaking of Day." For this work, she received the Stellar Award for Best New Artist in 2000.
Her second CD, By His Grace, was released in 2002 on AIR Records, and featured her popular rendition of the praise and worship anthem, "I Just Want to Praise You." This CD, as well, received a Gospel Music Workshop of America Gospel Excellence Award and two Stellar Award nominations. She was also nominated for a Dove Award for her participation in a remake of the Donnie McClurkin classic, "Stand," featuring Marvin Sapp, Daryl Coley, and Helen Baylor.
Maurette's latest CD, entitled The Dream was released on Malaco Records in March 2007, and features the soon-to-be praise and worship anthem, One God. One God spent over 36 weeks in the top ten on Radio and Records and Billboard Gospel Singles charts. Currently, It Aint Over (Until God Says its Over) is enjoying similar chart topping success. In addition, the video for It Aint Over is being shown on the Gospel Music Channel, the WORD Network, BET and BETJ.
The Dream is Maurette's very first live concert recording and it truly captures the essence of her heart for God. For this effort, she was awarded the 2008 Stellar Award for Praise and Worship CD of the Year. Her daughter Jada received the 2008 Stellar Award for Children's Performance of the Year for her song, "I am what God says I am", also featured on The Dream.
Not one to be limited, you can hear Maurette's co-production work on the theme song, "Down in the Hole," for HBO's The Wire (Season 4), which is available on The Wire soundtrack CD in stores now.
She happily maintains her status as a member of Richard Smallwood's choir, Vision.
This singer/songwriter/producer/ musician/wife and mom knows that with God, nothing is impossible and her life and music are a testimony to that fact.
What Child Is This
maurette brown clark Lyrics
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On Mary′s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The babe, the son of Mary.
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and donkeys are feeding?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spears shall pierce him through,
The cross he bore for me, for you.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king, to own him.
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone him.
Raise, raise a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The babe, the Son of Mary.
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The babe, the son of Mary.
The lyrics to Maurette Brown Clark's song "What Child is This" are based on the traditional Christmas carol of the same name. The song begins with the question "What child is this?" and describes the scene of Jesus' birth, with Mary holding him in her lap while angels sing and shepherds keep watch. The song acknowledges Jesus as Christ the King, the savior who has come to plead for the salvation of sinners.
The second verse of the song questions why Jesus, the son of God, would be born in a stable with animals instead of a grand palace. It urges Christians to fear and recognize the significance of this silent Word, which will soon sacrifice himself for their sins. The verse also mentions the future crucifixion of Jesus, when nails and spears will pierce him through.
The final verse of the song calls on listeners to bring gifts of incense, gold, and myrrh to Jesus, regardless of their social status as either peasant or king. It proclaims Jesus as the King of kings who brings salvation, and calls on loving hearts to enthrone him with a song of joy. The song ends with a repetition of the first verse, reminding all who listen that this child, born of Mary, is Christ the King.
Line by Line Meaning
What child is this, who, laid to rest,
Who is this child that is lying down?
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Why is he sleeping on Mary's lap?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
Why are angels singing sweet songs to him?
While shepherds watch are keeping?
What are the shepherds watching out for?
This, this is Christ the King,
This child is the King of Christ.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
He is being guarded by shepherds and angels are singing to him.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Quickly come and praise him.
The babe, the son of Mary.
He is the baby of Mary.
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Why is he lying in such a lowly place?
Where ox and donkeys are feeding?
Why is he surrounded by feeding animals?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
Christians should be afraid because sinners are here.
The silent Word is pleading.
The Word of God is silently asking for help.
Nails, spears shall pierce him through,
He will be hurt by nails and spears.
The cross he bore for me, for you.
He carried the cross for everyone's sins.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
We should celebrate that the Word of God became flesh.
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
He is still the baby of Mary.
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Bring him incense, gold, and myrrh.
Come, peasant, king, to own him.
Everyone, regardless of status, can claim him.
The King of kings salvation brings,
He is the King of all kings and can save us.
Let loving hearts enthrone him.
We should love him and make him our king.
Raise, raise a song on high,
We should sing a song of praise to him.
The virgin sings her lullaby
Mary is singing a lullaby to her baby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
We should be joyful because Christ is born.
The babe, the Son of Mary.
He is still the baby of Mary.
This, this is Christ the King,
This child is the King of Christ.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
He is being guarded by shepherds and angels are singing to him.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Quickly come and praise him.
The babe, the son of Mary.
He is the baby of Mary.
Writer(s): Gladys Pitcher
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.