Tommee Profitt - Mary Did You Know? Lyrics
Lyrics
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?
And this child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you
Mary did you know that your baby boy
Would 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?
When you kiss your little baby
You kissed the face of God
Oh Mary did you know?
The blind will see, the deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak
The praises of the lamb
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?
And this sleeping child you're holding
Is the great I am
Did you know?
Video
Mary Did You Know [LIVE] - Tommee Profitt feat. Jordan Smith
Meaning & Inspiration
Tommee Profitt’s rendition of "Mary Did You Know?" from his 2020 album *The Birth of a King*, released on October 16th, offers a fresh, expansive take on a modern Christmas classic. This particular arrangement doesn't just reintroduce the familiar questions; it drenches them in a cinematic grandeur that compels us to reconsider the profound implications of Christ's incarnation.
The enduring power of "Mary Did You Know?" lies in its gentle yet searching inquiry into Mary's awareness as she cradled her newborn son. It invites us to step into the quiet wonder of a young mother, entrusted with a divine secret, pondering the future of the child she held. The lyrics don't suggest ignorance, but rather explore the human scale of understanding against the immeasurable vastness of God's plan. While Mary was told by the angel Gabriel that her son would be "great and will be called the Son of the Most High" (Luke 1:32), and that "nothing will be impossible with God" (Luke 1:37), the full unfolding of His redemptive work would surely have surpassed any immediate human comprehension. It’s a song that speaks to the moments when divine truth begins to dawn, slowly revealing its layers of majesty.
Profitt’s arrangement amplifies the awe inherent in each rhetorical question, starting with the miraculous deeds Jesus would perform. The idea that this baby would "walk on water" (Matthew 14:22-33) or "calm a storm with his hand" (Mark 4:35-41) pushes us beyond the typical understanding of a human child. Furthermore, the song delves into the spiritual miracles, asking if Mary knew her son would "save our sons and daughters" (John 3:16) and "make you new" (2 Corinthians 5:17). These are not mere acts of power but foundational declarations of His mission: to bring salvation and spiritual transformation. The lyric questioning if Mary knew her child would "deliver you" speaks to the ultimate liberation from sin and death that Jesus offers (Galatians 1:4). To kiss her baby, the song asserts, was to "kiss the face of God" (John 14:9; Colossians 1:15), a breathtaking statement of the Incarnation—God Himself dwelling among us, in human flesh.
The song moves beyond questions to declarative prophecies, outlining the Messianic works that confirm Jesus' identity. The powerful declaration that "The blind will see, the deaf will hear / And the dead will live again" echoes directly from the prophet Isaiah, who foretold the signs of the Messiah’s coming (Isaiah 35:5-6). Jesus Himself pointed to these very miracles as evidence of His divine authority (Matthew 11:4-5). The imagery of "The lame will leap, the dumb will speak / The praises of the Lamb" powerfully encapsulates the transformative power of God’s kingdom, where all creation is restored to give glory to Christ, the sacrificial Lamb of God (John 1:29; Revelation 5:12-13). Profitt’s musicality here elevates these ancient prophecies into a vibrant, living truth, resounding with the certainty of God's fulfilled promises.
The song culminates in the profound revelation of Jesus’ divine identity, asserting His dominion over all creation. The questions "Mary did you know that your baby boy / Is Lord of all creation?" (Colossians 1:16-17) and "Would one day rule the nations?" (Revelation 11:15) are statements of universal sovereignty, reminding us that this humble infant is the King of Kings. The ultimate revelation, however, comes with the powerful declaration: "And this sleeping child you're holding / Is the great I am." This echoes God's self-revelation to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14) and Jesus’ own claims of divinity, particularly in John's Gospel (John 8:58). It’s a monumental truth, bringing the full weight of God’s eternal existence and power into the context of a vulnerable infant, compelling us to marvel at the unparalleled humility and majesty of our Savior.
Tommee Profitt’s "Mary Did You Know?" thus serves as more than just a musical performance; it is a profound devotional experience. By focusing on the message and enhancing its scriptural weight with his signature epic sound, Profitt compels us to step back and contemplate the sheer enormity of God's love and the miraculous birth of Jesus. It encourages us not just to sing along, but to truly *know*—to grasp with renewed wonder the identity of the Christ child, whose arrival changed everything. This rendition inspires a deeper reverence for the Incarnation, inviting all who engage with it to ponder the glory of God made manifest in a baby, destined to save the world.