Lyrics
What did you say was the Baby's Name?
His Name is JESUS
What did you say was the Baby's Name?
His Name is JESUS.
What did you say was the Baby's Name?
His Name is JESUS
King JESUS is that precious Baby's Name.
Who is the Baby born in Bethlehem?
His Name is JESUS
Who is the Baby born in Bethlehem?
His Name is JESUS
Who is the Baby born in Bethlehem?
His Name is JESUS
King JESUS is that precious Baby's Name.
Who did the shepherds and the wisemen see?
His Name is JESUS
Who did the shepherds and the wisemen see?
His Name is JESUS
Who did the shepherds and the wisemen see
His Name is JESUS
King JESUS was that precious Baby's Name.
Who did they find lying 'neath the star?
His Name is JESUS
Who did they find lying 'neath the star?
His Name is JESUS
Who did they find lying 'neath the star
His Name is JESUS
King JESUS is that precious Baby's Name.
Tell me, what did you say?
His Name is JESUS.
I love that Name.
His Name is JESUS.
King JESUS was that precious Baby's Name.
What did you say?
His Name is JESUS.
I love that Name.
His Name is JESUS.
King JESUS was that precious Baby's Name.
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
His Name is JESUS
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
His Name is JESUS
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
His Name is JESUS
King JESUS is that precious Baby's Name.
Kings and Kingdoms will all pass away
But his Name will live forever
His Name will live forever,
JESUS is that precious Baby's Name.
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Meaning & Inspiration
“What Did You Say Was The Baby’s Name” celebrates the identity of Jesus through a sequence of questions and repeated answers. Bethlehem, the shepherds, the wise men, and the star place the song firmly within the Gospel accounts of Christ’s birth. Repetition gives the name of Jesus a central role, turning a simple teaching pattern into sustained praise.
The lyric moves beyond the manger by calling Jesus King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Its closing contrast between passing earthly kingdoms and the enduring name of Jesus connects the Nativity with Christ’s lasting reign. The song therefore holds together the humility of the child found at Bethlehem and the majesty associated with his name. The references to shepherds and wise men draw from distinct biblical scenes, but both groups direct attention toward the same child. As a Christmas gospel song, it emphasizes recognition, adoration, and the conviction that Jesus is not merely part of the birth story but its sovereign center.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:11 The angels announce a Savior, Christ the Lord, born in Bethlehem.
- Matthew 2:1-2 Wise men follow the star in search of the newborn king.
- Philippians 2:9-11 God exalts Jesus and gives him the name above every name.