Throughout the month of December, the "Song of the Week" feature of this weblog will take you around the candles of the Advent Wreath. The first candle lit last week was to remember the hope of the prophecies of Christ's coming. The second candle we light is to remember the faith and obedience through which the prophecies were fulfilled.The song, "Mary Did You Know?" gives us a chance to reflect on the faithful obedience of Mary, who was both bearer and disciple of God's son. Mark Lowry is best known a Christian comedian, but this haunting song, co-written by Buddy Greene, will likely be his lasting legacy.
The rendition below is from Kathy Mattea's 1993 Christmas project, Good News (iTunes). That project, and her 2003 work, Joy for Christmas Day (iTunes), are two of the most thoughtful reflections on the Incarnation that I've heard:
______________________________________________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?
This Child that you 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 the storm with His hand?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has walked where angels trod?
When you've kissed your little Baby
You kissed the face of God.
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 will one day rule the nations?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
The sleeping Child you're holding
Is the Great "I Am."
Do you have some favorite Christmas music? Join the conversation I started last year at Operation Christmas Shoes! The player for the featured "Song of the Week" can be found on the upper right corner of the weblog for one week.
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