I think Mary understood that Jesus would be the Messiah, but I don't think she comprehended what that really meant, at least not yet. I don't think any of the Jews understood what the Messiah meant until Jesus began his ministry, and even then it was hard for them to stomach. Many refused. I think some couldn't stand the thought of God saving people who weren't of the seed of Abraham.
But Mary was told that Jesus was God's Son and would sit on David's throne (Messiah) in Luke 1:30-35
I'm sure Mary knew that her Son was/is holy and begotten of God. I'm sure she knew He was The Messiah when he arose from the dead, and she was among those who received the baptism in the Holy Ghost in the upper room on the day of Pentecost. Yes, she knew, but the song is one of the best I've ever heard and Kathy Mattea does it beautifully. :-)
I have loved this song since I first heard it on the radio a few years ago. This is a beautiful arrangement, and I have always liked Kathy Mattea. Praise God!
This is one of the best Christmas songs ever written and no one can sing it like Kathy Mattea! Hearing her sing this gives me chills. She does an awesome job with this song.
This song makes me what to cry for all the people that have forgotten what Christmas is all about. Santa has become the children's idol and Jesus has been put in the back seat. This song is what Christmas is about.
The simple, truthful words fill the heart with joy - Mary Did You Know is also my favourite Christmas song. I watched the night that Kathy Mattea sang this for the President's Christmas Gathering - Loved it!
This was my moms favorite song and she has gone to be with the LORD and it brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it because it reminds me of her. She will be gone 5 years this October 4th. I know she is looking down on us with a big smile on her face, but some day I hope I will see her smile again. I LOVE AND MISS YOU MOM!!!
Lovely! I wasn't even aware that this song existed until the day of my sister's funeral. It was her favorite, and my mom and brother-in-law arranged to have it played at the service. Because of that, it is VERY special to me. Thanks for posting.
Kathy Mattea is one of the most underrated and under appreciated vocalists in Country and Pop Music. I love that falsetto in this song! AMAZING!!!! She's such a beautiful person, inside and out. No one sings this song like she does..NO ONE :)
Kathy, you must be so proud of yourself for lobbying against the the WV coal mining jobs. Exactly what is your plan to replace all those mining jobs with? or are we all just going to sit around the campfire on a mountain while singing "18 wheels" while our families do without the things that those mining jobs provide?
Mary, you did know, by saying yes to the messenger from God, the angel Gabriel. This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard, words and music alike. Many superb versions of this song, Kathy Mattea,and Clay Aiken among them.
This is not the only great song (message) on this cd. Kathy has the most beautiful voice. The cd is a story line all the way to the Cross. This cd saved a Christmas many years ago and focused me on Christ.
Tonight coming back home I heard this song on the radio for the very first time. It touched my heart so much it made me cry down in my heart. Well, my husband has heard about Kathy Mattea. matter of fact he told me tonight in the car he has a few of her albums at his perants house he needs to get sometime here soon. My husband and I both are Christians and Love the Lord with all our heart. God is good!
A simple study of demographics shows the greatest countries with the most prosperity per capita are those with the Holy Scriptures of the Christian faith - protestant version.
Oh - and Jesus Christ has ALL power in Heaven and in Earth - rght NOW!
No one person can hand someone their salvation, but as christians we must help light the foot path they walk toward glory! And rest assured that along that path.. our father God will bring u to your knees, and you will call his amazing name for strength!
This is my favorite christmas song too. I am playing it on the piano. I added my own style to it, not the fun way to make it seem happy. I used soothing ways and made my voice sound out, and anything to make it how I imagined in my mind.
@MrCairokid In truth, like Mary, those of us who are willing can be made vessels for Him. Mary was NOT sinless but a godly woman who had a lot of courage, given the time she was living in. And let's not forget poor Joseph. A right decent fella he was. A lesser man would have thought her either deranged or an adulterous liar, and handed her to the pharisees. They were of the lineage of King David, which was crucial to prophecy, but they were also godly parents.
The most amazing gift the world could ever receive---Our Savior! To think of the way that Mary was blessed by the birth of Jesus, it makes me realize how thankful I should be!!!!!!!!! Halelujah to THE FATHER OF OUR SALVATION!!!
When you judge your neighbor you judge Me first. When you mock and persecute your brothers and sisters you persecute Me first. When you pierce another by your words and actions you pierce Me first. When you reject your ability to defend life, you do not defend Me for I am life within you. When you place the world in front of your Creator, you reject Me. Seek the world and lose your soul. Seek your Master and you will find your place in My Kingdom. - Jesus
I immediately disliked Kathy's rendition due to her POOR pronunciation. She is singing "Mary didjew know" instead of "Mary DID YOU know." A choral director's dilemma and something that every choirister immediately learns not to do. Similar to - wouldja, couldja, didjew - drives me nuts. Pay attention to details. She ought to know better. Ruined a beautiful, albeit liturgically incorrect song.
@gnosticimp Good pronunciation is essential in the proper setting. One- this rendition of the song has more of a country style to it, so it's acceptable to sing "didjew" rather than "did you". Proper pronunciation is something that is essential in a choir where many voices need to blend, but considering this is a solo she has no one to blend with. It's all about appealing to the audience.
Your critiquing indicates that you missed the message. I hope you take the time to listen to the words carefully and not focus on the pronunciation as Jesus is the only way to everlasting life. Bless you.
what she said in the beginning she said this song explains the meaning of christmas and she is so right. without christ coming to the earth as a man and died and rose again i would be riding on my way to hell but im not because of his love and compassion for all of our sinful hearts. if you havent seen the passion i encourage you to watch it. have a merry merry christmas
This was the first version I had ever heard of this song. My son was 6 months old when I got this CD, and we didn't know it yet, but he was born with Autism. I would rock and walk, Cuddle and hold...Anything to comfort him. This was the only thing that would calm him, soothe him and get him to sleep. If I didn't have it playing, I was singing it. I have raised a wonderful child who happens to have Autism, but more importantly, who love the Lord with all his heart! The Lord is awesome!
This is my favorite Christmas song. I try to sing along but can never make it past the "kissed the face of God" part before I get all choked up. It's beautifully written and lyrically powerful. Thanks for sharing. \o/
This was one of my Mother-in-Law's favorite Christmas songs!! I got this on a cassette for her one year and 2 years later we lost her and I got the cassette back and I cherish this song alog with that memory always!!
As a Catholic Christian, my answer to this beautiful song is :
Yes, yes, yes, Mary did indeed know it all.
For Catholic/orthodox Christians, Mary knew her part in man's salvation, from the time she was created. For Protestant/Evangelical Christians, she at least knew it from the times of the Angel Gabriel's visitation and her cousin Elilizabeth's greeting.
Mary's Magnificat underscores her understanding that she was the barer of God.
can you just listen to the song and enjoy it and leave all your little catholic philosophy out of this...just worship God not all the saints and mary...
Kathy Mattea has one of those special voices that don't come along often. Her two Christmas albums, "Good News" & "Joy for Christmas Day" are the two best Christmas albums ever. What a blessing this song is!
mjlb66 The beauty of this song is it's simplicity and character. We all have the opportunity to "Touch the Face of God" more often than we know. Kathy's voice was a perfect match for the message.
It is a Prayer and Kathy M. does it magnificently... My wife and I were in SC for a weekend and had a hard day. In the motel room we heard this song on TV and I cried like a baby.
Beautiful song, beautiful voice she has, and i get the chills too at " when you kiss your little baby you kissed the face of God"...and beautiful comments, good to know that even in these times there are real christians that would stand up for the Lord! Praise the Lord.
Listen, I'm not going to get into a 3 day ordeal with you and waste anymore time than I have already typing this message. So I'll say this and this will be the end of it. Find something better to do with your time. Build a ship in a bottle, fly a kite. Hell; eat a dog turd if that floats your boat. But leave these people alone. They're here to listen to the song and have a good time. Not waste time and energy reading your text. Later dude. Have a good day.
Jesus did turn water into wine and many other miracles.
luappmek23 - You came to this video looking for something to believe in. Instead of dismissing Jesus, maybe you can look to him and the lessons he taught for answers.
Christianity is over 2000 years old and the biggest religion on the planet.
Open your heart and your mind and the New Testament - especially the first 4 gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - and perhaps the Holy Spirit will come to you as well.
Amen. People come on here looking to get into a fight. Don't let them take away from this beautiful video you've posted. I love this song and the lyrics. God bless!
@luappmek23 You stupid atheists will soon be asking why God sent you to hell. You commit the unforgivable sin: reject Jesus and God will reject you. When you die dress for extreme heat. Suppose you are right and there is nothing after death. I've lived a good, joyful life, and have lost nothing. Suppose I'm right, you will burn forever. Free will. Learn or burn. How many miracles have you witnessed? I pity you all the way to the gates of hell. Your pride and vanity will be your end.
She is singing for then President Bill Clinton at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. If you really look hard, you can see him, Hillary and Chelsea there on the front row (at a distance)
I have always thought that this woman was the most under-rated voice in music. I love her. Her song "Where've you been" is incredibly moving. She is just incredible and I wish they would have given her more credit for being amazing! This song rocks too. I have done it at church several times and people are always happy with it.
This IS a very beautiful song.I've listened to it thousands of times & can still listen over&over again.Love the video by the original writers, Mark Lowry & Buddy Greene. PS I'd really appreciate it if someone could give me some info on a Christmas song called," On My Father's Side".I heard it at a concert just prior to Christmas 08, and parts of it are still going through my head,but I can't seem to find any info,,,like who wrote it or recorded it etc, Thanks
this is the first time i have encountered her version....i love this song and i do not just think about Christmas...this song, i live every day with..i am blessed that i have jesus...i am methodist and sometimes feel bad that we (methodists) do not give enough "kudos" to Mary...i mean we do...she is the mother of our Lord...but this song praises both our Lord, and the woman (did she know??) I LOVE THIS...keep this song in your heart everyday..it is a gift!!!!
Kathy Mattea has a great voice and i appreciate that she uses her nice and trained voice to sing for Our Lord and i also thank you "bctvguy" to prepare this song here.
Each time I hear this song, it fills me with with spiritual joy as I take in the meaning and the peace it means to all of us. This is the story of Jesus in music form reminding us of the importance of Christ's bitrh ans sacrifice!
I think Mary understood that Jesus would be the Messiah, but I don't think she comprehended what that really meant, at least not yet. I don't think any of the Jews understood what the Messiah meant until Jesus began his ministry, and even then it was hard for them to stomach. Many refused. I think some couldn't stand the thought of God saving people who weren't of the seed of Abraham.
But Mary was told that Jesus was God's Son and would sit on David's throne (Messiah) in Luke 1:30-35
jadestalon 2 weeks ago
I'm sure Mary knew that her Son was/is holy and begotten of God. I'm sure she knew He was The Messiah when he arose from the dead, and she was among those who received the baptism in the Holy Ghost in the upper room on the day of Pentecost. Yes, she knew, but the song is one of the best I've ever heard and Kathy Mattea does it beautifully. :-)
dlarison1 2 weeks ago
I think she knew. One of the few who did before we did.
BlueMagicDanceBlog 3 weeks ago
Blessed Mother Mary, is the Mother of God!
califgirl11 4 weeks ago
I have loved this song since I first heard it on the radio a few years ago. This is a beautiful arrangement, and I have always liked Kathy Mattea. Praise God!
JSHkathielee 4 weeks ago
I love it, awesome..song...
sureshkunnath 1 month ago in playlist More videos from bctvguy
This is one of the best Christmas songs ever written and no one can sing it like Kathy Mattea! Hearing her sing this gives me chills. She does an awesome job with this song.
JMarieS261 1 month ago
I love this song!
dabsmom58 1 month ago
Favourite Christmas song and favourite performance!
dd5doni 1 month ago
This song makes me what to cry for all the people that have forgotten what Christmas is all about. Santa has become the children's idol and Jesus has been put in the back seat. This song is what Christmas is about.
kingemmetiscool 1 month ago
who disliked this they know not what they do
bit920 1 month ago
Just love it ................your voice and the song suite you . Yes its got the message of Christmas in it and praise God !!
samoniell 1 month ago
i wanna cry
simonpnguyen 1 month ago
The simple, truthful words fill the heart with joy - Mary Did You Know is also my favourite Christmas song. I watched the night that Kathy Mattea sang this for the President's Christmas Gathering - Loved it!
TheAltaRose 1 month ago
This was my moms favorite song and she has gone to be with the LORD and it brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it because it reminds me of her. She will be gone 5 years this October 4th. I know she is looking down on us with a big smile on her face, but some day I hope I will see her smile again. I LOVE AND MISS YOU MOM!!!
mileymama1 5 months ago in playlist Mary Did you know3
Lovely! I wasn't even aware that this song existed until the day of my sister's funeral. It was her favorite, and my mom and brother-in-law arranged to have it played at the service. Because of that, it is VERY special to me. Thanks for posting.
oldiesfan52 6 months ago
Such a heart warming song! :)
vadyak30 6 months ago
Kathy Mattea is one of the most underrated and under appreciated vocalists in Country and Pop Music. I love that falsetto in this song! AMAZING!!!! She's such a beautiful person, inside and out. No one sings this song like she does..NO ONE :)
oofahman 7 months ago 4
I love you Kathy Mettea.
HolyHolcomb 8 months ago
fantastic, wonderful.
tony29051 9 months ago
One of my all time favorites .... so beautiful ...
gentledove101 9 months ago
Kathy does an outstanding job of this new Christmas song of our decade.
Dr. William P. MacLean, Nampa Idaho.
Drwilliammaclean 11 months ago
Kathy, you must be so proud of yourself for lobbying against the the WV coal mining jobs. Exactly what is your plan to replace all those mining jobs with? or are we all just going to sit around the campfire on a mountain while singing "18 wheels" while our families do without the things that those mining jobs provide?
bigapple2625 11 months ago
nice voice....i love it..God bless u more.....
christinajamisal 1 year ago
This IS and always has been The VERY BEST version of this song!
1Aborne 1 year ago
this is a beautiful song, one of my favorites, I play it often, it doesn't have to be Christmas for me to want to listen to it.
mercedespugs 1 year ago 2
PRAISE THE ALMIGHTY LORD!!!!!!!!!!!
awsome6525 1 year ago 2
Thank you for sharing this beautiful gift...Merry Christmas!
jetrider2254 1 year ago
wow...that last line really gets ya
HeReformedMe 1 year ago
me & my church choir sang this for Christmas
Thamaskicksurbutt 1 year ago
Beautiful rendition of a beautiful song. I went to school with Kathy.
RUDYNATACHA 1 year ago
I think this is my favorite version of the song.
nursekitt 1 year ago
Kathy's voice is perfect for this great song. Thanks.
KazooLadyofWoodstock 1 year ago 2
Mary, you did know, by saying yes to the messenger from God, the angel Gabriel. This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard, words and music alike. Many superb versions of this song, Kathy Mattea,and Clay Aiken among them.
proudgram61 1 year ago
Mary knew. She always knew.
susantabi 1 year ago
I have two sons with autism and they are a blessing!
writermom2 1 year ago 4
@writermom2 I have a son with autism as well.
shytzngrins 1 year ago
@mzgriffy I have 2 autistic sons so I can fully understand. This is a great tune .
99sco 1 year ago 2
Where was this performed? It's gorgeous!
BellaandtheCullens 1 year ago 6
@BellaandtheCullens - This TV special was taped at the NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM, 401 F Street NW Washington, DC 20001 on December 11, 1994.
The 2011 edition - the 30th CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON - will be taped on 12/11 and will air on Friday, December 16 at 8:00 PM on TNT cable.
Sadly, the irreverent no-talent Conan O'Brien will be hosting.
bctvguy 1 month ago
I absolutely love this song...it makes my belief stronger. Knowing how much God did to bring us back to Him.
MAMAG46 1 year ago
@santamara
Incredible lyrics....so beautiful!
santamara 1 year ago
Beautiful Christmas Song
chrissoftail 1 year ago
This is not the only great song (message) on this cd. Kathy has the most beautiful voice. The cd is a story line all the way to the Cross. This cd saved a Christmas many years ago and focused me on Christ.
Tim95632 1 year ago
I can't believe I have never heard this song, what an amazingly beautiful song. Perfect for Christmas and my new favorite.
marlynshopgrl 1 year ago 2
I love this song. My favorite version is from Kenny Rogers and Wynonna Judd.
CathyJzoo5 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful!
bleidecma1 1 year ago
Tonight coming back home I heard this song on the radio for the very first time. It touched my heart so much it made me cry down in my heart. Well, my husband has heard about Kathy Mattea. matter of fact he told me tonight in the car he has a few of her albums at his perants house he needs to get sometime here soon. My husband and I both are Christians and Love the Lord with all our heart. God is good!
ccr12341 1 year ago
Like others here this is the first verson of this exquisite Christmas song I've
heard. I've listened to it every year since. My husband bought the cd w/ Mark
Lowry singing, three years ago. Mary Did You Know is a beautifully written song
& the other singers I've heard also do a fabulous job, but Kathy's verson will
always be my favorite. Praise God- Jesus Christ is the Great I AM! Merry
Christmas & God Bless us everyone.
outerspaceoutpost 1 year ago 2
This song is so beautiful and perfect for Christmas.
It gives me cold chills every time I hear it
10mov 1 year ago
Beautiful and perfect Christmas song!
TrailRiderSandy 1 year ago
Thank you! Most beautiful song! Very rich and wonderful arrangement!
cgabler91191 1 year ago 2
I just can say Beautiful interpretation and deeply touching lyric and music it tooks me to see into myself how Great He IS
indiana21057 1 year ago
Thank You for posting this on YouTube!
TGWMPE 1 year ago
A heavenly voice- Beautiful- It touches your heart. Her version of this song is the best. You feel the passion and emotion.
TGWMPE 1 year ago
Like Kathy here, this song instantly became my favorite Christmas song. In fact, she was the one singing it the first time I heard it. Lovely....
4130324 1 year ago
A simple study of demographics shows the greatest countries with the most prosperity per capita are those with the Holy Scriptures of the Christian faith - protestant version.
Oh - and Jesus Christ has ALL power in Heaven and in Earth - rght NOW!
pylgrym 1 year ago 3
@pylgrym I couldn't have said it better.
hlnl56 1 year ago
i luv this song so much get it kathy*
DEEYALL100 1 year ago
lady's voice stands out.. hands down !
dilnejiseapnakahaa 1 year ago
I get to sing this song at my church at our Carols By Candle light service- I'm so glad, this song is beautiful!
Cazzanevo 1 year ago
What a beautiful song and when sung by Kathy Mattea with that smokey voice of her's, it's priceless. Thanks for posting.
CAL2177 1 year ago 2
I really like Kathy Mattea's version. She does a beautiful vocal rendention of it!!!!
sw5396 1 year ago
Touching Xmas Song.
annbtran 1 year ago
nice inspirating and powerful song....when i watch this, unknowingly tears are coming from my eyes....nice lyrics and tunes........
chitraXavier 1 year ago 2
good singing
let us praise to the lord
minhky1509 1 year ago 2
Such an awesome song!!! I love it! Love it! Love it!
binuroy1 1 year ago
@bctvguy Wow, that is truly amazing. Congratulations. Be blessed.
Thaliacs 1 year ago
I agree this song is a beautiful song at christmas, and instantly became my favorite song.
Thaliacs 1 year ago 29
@Thaliacs And Kathy's is my favorite version of this lovely song...
bearnakedlady 1 year ago
I feel sorry for the 13 people who missed the "like" button!! LOL
NPCnerfer 1 year ago
No one person can hand someone their salvation, but as christians we must help light the foot path they walk toward glory! And rest assured that along that path.. our father God will bring u to your knees, and you will call his amazing name for strength!
babygirlky101 1 year ago 2
Amen thumps up
Faithfull7 1 year ago
this is an awesome version
poopski13 1 year ago
Such a beautiful song and wonderful lyrics. Thank you so much for posting and sharing.
gisltome 1 year ago
Perfection :)
gbteddy 1 year ago
And Easter...so beautiful, so hopeful.
laurianni 1 year ago
thank you so much for singing my favorite song. and i love that you put the words up as well
4kingskids 1 year ago
i love this song, so simple and beautiful really an inspiration from the heavenly father!!
praise the lord !!
packlean 1 year ago
Praise Jesus! Thank you to the singer of this song. Very touching. I love you Jesus!
aliasvapa 1 year ago 2
This is my favorite christmas song too. I am playing it on the piano. I added my own style to it, not the fun way to make it seem happy. I used soothing ways and made my voice sound out, and anything to make it how I imagined in my mind.
animusicluver 1 year ago
Yes, Jesus Christ is the Great, I AM!
MrCairokid 1 year ago 2
@MrCairokid In truth, like Mary, those of us who are willing can be made vessels for Him. Mary was NOT sinless but a godly woman who had a lot of courage, given the time she was living in. And let's not forget poor Joseph. A right decent fella he was. A lesser man would have thought her either deranged or an adulterous liar, and handed her to the pharisees. They were of the lineage of King David, which was crucial to prophecy, but they were also godly parents.
MrsWLeach 1 year ago
This is also my favorite Christmas song.
Great Job by the artist
Seagirl218 1 year ago
I saw Kathy in concert last year and she was wonderful!
beaglemom06 1 year ago
You know, I'm not a fan of Christmas music at all, but this song is truly beautiful. I love it.
swimlonely 2 years ago 4
The most amazing gift the world could ever receive---Our Savior! To think of the way that Mary was blessed by the birth of Jesus, it makes me realize how thankful I should be!!!!!!!!! Halelujah to THE FATHER OF OUR SALVATION!!!
0824julia 2 years ago 6
Merry Christmas Everyone May Gods perfect gift bless you all The Greatest Gift ever still gives the Gift of perfect love , The Gift Of Jesus ,
Shepardswatch 2 years ago 4
A beautiful song sung beautifully by Kathy.
beaglemom06 2 years ago 7
Ready? Jesus Christ returning May 21, 2011 4 Judgment. C dimstar4now if u care.
dimstar4now 2 years ago
Thanks so much for posting this beautiful song!
mammie64 2 years ago 3
When you judge your neighbor you judge Me first. When you mock and persecute your brothers and sisters you persecute Me first. When you pierce another by your words and actions you pierce Me first. When you reject your ability to defend life, you do not defend Me for I am life within you. When you place the world in front of your Creator, you reject Me. Seek the world and lose your soul. Seek your Master and you will find your place in My Kingdom. - Jesus
Downyoceanhon 2 years ago 7
My church back home does a beautiful rendition of this song. I agree that it is the best Christmas song ever.
WISHING YOU ALL A JOYOUS AND PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS.
TheSaltydog07 2 years ago
Truly a very talented singer! I hope everyone has a wonderful Merry Christmas and a healthy Happy New Year 2010.
mythid12 2 years ago 2
I immediately disliked Kathy's rendition due to her POOR pronunciation. She is singing "Mary didjew know" instead of "Mary DID YOU know." A choral director's dilemma and something that every choirister immediately learns not to do. Similar to - wouldja, couldja, didjew - drives me nuts. Pay attention to details. She ought to know better. Ruined a beautiful, albeit liturgically incorrect song.
gnosticimp 2 years ago
It's a song of praise for Jesus Christ- why all the judgment?
atty4defense 2 years ago 5
@gnosticimp Good pronunciation is essential in the proper setting. One- this rendition of the song has more of a country style to it, so it's acceptable to sing "didjew" rather than "did you". Proper pronunciation is something that is essential in a choir where many voices need to blend, but considering this is a solo she has no one to blend with. It's all about appealing to the audience.
LucasCoura94 2 years ago
Your critiquing indicates that you missed the message. I hope you take the time to listen to the words carefully and not focus on the pronunciation as Jesus is the only way to everlasting life. Bless you.
Nashvilleconexion 2 years ago 3
dont diss on the person just because of the way she says things. gosh dang it its christmas try to be nice to people and give good comments.
iluvlabb 2 years ago 6
Why not enjoy the meaning and spirit of the artist and song, if you can do better GOD bless if not, just be quiet and stop be an unpaid music credit.
littleseed1kingdom 2 years ago 3
all i can say is, you are an idiot. I think she did fantastic. learn to appreciate everyone and their gift and what they have to offer.
Clearbrook12 2 years ago
Merry Christmas and God bless to you all. This is truly one of the most beautiful renditions of this song I have ever heard.
ChrissyFlaMom 2 years ago 3
what she said in the beginning she said this song explains the meaning of christmas and she is so right. without christ coming to the earth as a man and died and rose again i would be riding on my way to hell but im not because of his love and compassion for all of our sinful hearts. if you havent seen the passion i encourage you to watch it. have a merry merry christmas
iluvlabb 2 years ago 8
WOW!! What a voice!!!!
iunadi 2 years ago 5
such a beautiful song, tugs at the heart strings :-) Merry Christmas & God Bless You! x
ScotsLass10 2 years ago 2
Thanks so much for posting, love the song and it's meaning,
mammie64 2 years ago 2
this is so beautiful. bless you Kathy, high praise be to Christ. Peace n love.
rlobrown55 2 years ago 2
This was the first version I had ever heard of this song. My son was 6 months old when I got this CD, and we didn't know it yet, but he was born with Autism. I would rock and walk, Cuddle and hold...Anything to comfort him. This was the only thing that would calm him, soothe him and get him to sleep. If I didn't have it playing, I was singing it. I have raised a wonderful child who happens to have Autism, but more importantly, who love the Lord with all his heart! The Lord is awesome!
Mzgriffy 2 years ago 92
@Mzgriffy Bless you! You sound like an awesome mother and when I read your story it me think of how blessed your child is.
JustTrying1131 1 year ago
I've loved the Good News CD for years. This version of Mary Did You Know is my absolute favorite! I listen to the CD through out the year!
skitzoidlady 2 years ago 6
Can you say "goose bumps"??? :)
roxville 2 years ago 7
I borned in Vietnam and never hear this song before untill I live here in US. What a great American's song. I love it. God bless you all.
happyboyy8k 2 years ago 8
I never get tired of listening to this
relic45 2 years ago 6
I too, can not sing along to this song without getting choked up...this is the best Christmas song ever.
zapados2831 2 years ago 4
WONDERFUL WONDERFUL!!
melcathey 2 years ago 4
Kathy did a great job with this song. She was able to sing the deep notes. this song is not as good if sung high. my opinion
Clearbrook12 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing this....beautiful and I love you added the lyrics...
KathyI123 2 years ago 3
I love this song, I agree with 333daughteroftheking. That part definately gets to me also!!!
Laffer66 2 years ago
Where Can I get a downloadable copy of this song? plz help me
megamanfan1001 2 years ago 2
This tune is available for a small fee as an mp3 download from amazon . com.
It's also on Kathy Mattea's CD "GOOD NEWS".
bctvguy 2 years ago 2
This is my favorite Christmas song. I try to sing along but can never make it past the "kissed the face of God" part before I get all choked up. It's beautifully written and lyrically powerful. Thanks for sharing. \o/
333daughteroftheKing 2 years ago 4
I so wish there was a youtube video of the original polygram records music video of this song by Kathy Mattea... it was very moving.
skiparty07 2 years ago
This is my first time ever hearing this song. I really like it.
freakingtv 2 years ago
This was one of my Mother-in-Law's favorite Christmas songs!! I got this on a cassette for her one year and 2 years later we lost her and I got the cassette back and I cherish this song alog with that memory always!!
Danielle7381 2 years ago
Mattea was right in the beginning - this song is the very original spirit of Christmas.
SorceressZila 2 years ago
her voice and this song make me want to cry,... its such a sad song...
melanie0088 2 years ago
it's not sad, it just tells of the power that Christ had and his purpose that he came to fulfill...that's a very happy thing if you ask me!
dfjkslsdfjkl 2 years ago 2
This song is Fantastic. Just heard it and instantly fell in love with it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anth4444444 2 years ago
i just love this song! the words are so touching!
ujeen1000 2 years ago
Wonderful lyrics, Awesome music and above all the performance is GREAT. God bless you all...!!
madhukarjames 2 years ago 3
Wonderfull song and performence. Thanks.
tobobba 2 years ago
AMAZING...
i cry every time i hear this song, and no one sings it with such feeling - kathy's gift is truly from God...
mumrik67 2 years ago 4
the best song ever!!!!
peacemyworld56 2 years ago
As a Catholic Christian, my answer to this beautiful song is :
Yes, yes, yes, Mary did indeed know it all.
For Catholic/orthodox Christians, Mary knew her part in man's salvation, from the time she was created. For Protestant/Evangelical Christians, she at least knew it from the times of the Angel Gabriel's visitation and her cousin Elilizabeth's greeting.
Mary's Magnificat underscores her understanding that she was the barer of God.
macpduff 2 years ago 2
can you just listen to the song and enjoy it and leave all your little catholic philosophy out of this...just worship God not all the saints and mary...
romaniankoko 2 years ago
Kathy Mattea has one of those special voices that don't come along often. Her two Christmas albums, "Good News" & "Joy for Christmas Day" are the two best Christmas albums ever. What a blessing this song is!
WintersKn 2 years ago 3
mjlb66 The beauty of this song is it's simplicity and character. We all have the opportunity to "Touch the Face of God" more often than we know. Kathy's voice was a perfect match for the message.
mjlb66 2 years ago
Beautiful song great singer this song gives me chills every time i listen to it
7777Lydia 2 years ago 8
It is a Prayer and Kathy M. does it magnificently... My wife and I were in SC for a weekend and had a hard day. In the motel room we heard this song on TV and I cried like a baby.
What a beautiful and delivered song.
archivist26 2 years ago 5
The Holy Spirit was with you....how wonderful it is to experience. Blessings ever.....Hope
KissHope 2 years ago 2
My favorite version of this song. My favorite Christmas cd, Kathy Mattea's "Good News" everyone should have this. Listen to it all year long.
HannahsNanaTerri 2 years ago 4
wonderful song
wonderful singer
i bought her CD ^^
love it
yumemiruomoi 2 years ago
beautiful
Pauack32 2 years ago
loved it,gives hope and faith
TheSimplegirl2009 2 years ago
Kathy's is my favorite version of this song. I heard it first before I herd anyone else's. It made me cry then, it makes me cry now.
rhenryedwards 2 years ago
Kathy is a great singer and actually when I heard this song the first time, it became one of my favorite songs as well. It's just a wonderful song.
cayala3507 2 years ago
Beautiful song, beautiful voice she has, and i get the chills too at " when you kiss your little baby you kissed the face of God"...and beautiful comments, good to know that even in these times there are real christians that would stand up for the Lord! Praise the Lord.
levi019 2 years ago 2
Lindo!!!Beutiful song!!! Beautiful version!!! I like this song!!! (L)
horseline2 2 years ago 2
i think her version is my favourite...
i absolutely love the line 'when you kiss your little baby, then you've kissed the face of god?'
gives me chills evertime i hear it
killerrabbit86 2 years ago 3
This is the best song made 4 Christmas
tnaggar1 2 years ago
Christianity is one of the biggest religions in the world!
don't make fun of Jesus
he made miracles happen
i hope that one day you regret saying that christians are stupid
catsrcool987654321 2 years ago
why did jesus walk on water had he no money for aboat?
luappmek23 2 years ago
Listen, I'm not going to get into a 3 day ordeal with you and waste anymore time than I have already typing this message. So I'll say this and this will be the end of it. Find something better to do with your time. Build a ship in a bottle, fly a kite. Hell; eat a dog turd if that floats your boat. But leave these people alone. They're here to listen to the song and have a good time. Not waste time and energy reading your text. Later dude. Have a good day.
selphproklamed 2 years ago 10
you stupid christians will be telling me next jesus turned water into wine.
luappmek23 2 years ago
Jesus did turn water into wine and many other miracles.
luappmek23 - You came to this video looking for something to believe in. Instead of dismissing Jesus, maybe you can look to him and the lessons he taught for answers.
Christianity is over 2000 years old and the biggest religion on the planet.
Open your heart and your mind and the New Testament - especially the first 4 gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - and perhaps the Holy Spirit will come to you as well.
bctvguy 2 years ago 33
Amen. People come on here looking to get into a fight. Don't let them take away from this beautiful video you've posted. I love this song and the lyrics. God bless!
JaysonsMom 2 years ago 24
@bctvguy Love your comment! Except, Christianity isn't the biggest religion on the planet - Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism all outnumber Christianity.
groovingurly 1 year ago
@groovingurly - You're misinformed.
Christianity is the chosen religion of almost 1/3 of all the people on Earth.
At most - Muzlims, Buddhists and Hindus are each about 1/5.
bctvguy 1 year ago
spoken like someone who needs some direction and guidance which if you open yourself up and ask him he'll give to you. why not try it?
johnnyjohn58 2 years ago 5
@luappmek23 You stupid atheists will soon be asking why God sent you to hell. You commit the unforgivable sin: reject Jesus and God will reject you. When you die dress for extreme heat. Suppose you are right and there is nothing after death. I've lived a good, joyful life, and have lost nothing. Suppose I'm right, you will burn forever. Free will. Learn or burn. How many miracles have you witnessed? I pity you all the way to the gates of hell. Your pride and vanity will be your end.
Mike132653 1 year ago
she has a very beautiful voice. this is singing. why isn't she better known.
gotellalice 2 years ago 7
She is singing for then President Bill Clinton at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. If you really look hard, you can see him, Hillary and Chelsea there on the front row (at a distance)
peachfoot 2 years ago
I have always thought that this woman was the most under-rated voice in music. I love her. Her song "Where've you been" is incredibly moving. She is just incredible and I wish they would have given her more credit for being amazing! This song rocks too. I have done it at church several times and people are always happy with it.
sostenuto99 2 years ago 5
This IS a very beautiful song.I've listened to it thousands of times & can still listen over&over again.Love the video by the original writers, Mark Lowry & Buddy Greene. PS I'd really appreciate it if someone could give me some info on a Christmas song called," On My Father's Side".I heard it at a concert just prior to Christmas 08, and parts of it are still going through my head,but I can't seem to find any info,,,like who wrote it or recorded it etc, Thanks
countryboyon 2 years ago 5
God Bless you
halooti 2 years ago 3
this is the first time i have encountered her version....i love this song and i do not just think about Christmas...this song, i live every day with..i am blessed that i have jesus...i am methodist and sometimes feel bad that we (methodists) do not give enough "kudos" to Mary...i mean we do...she is the mother of our Lord...but this song praises both our Lord, and the woman (did she know??) I LOVE THIS...keep this song in your heart everyday..it is a gift!!!!
traycella 2 years ago 3
I've always loved this song, and Kathy does a wonderful job of it!!
shiree122 3 years ago 6
Kathy Mattea has a great voice and i appreciate that she uses her nice and trained voice to sing for Our Lord and i also thank you "bctvguy" to prepare this song here.
GOD blessssssss you
YoureMyBest 3 years ago 7
such a touching song! we need this song in our trying times!
jache77 3 years ago 7
Each time I hear this song, it fills me with with spiritual joy as I take in the meaning and the peace it means to all of us. This is the story of Jesus in music form reminding us of the importance of Christ's bitrh ans sacrifice!
wacsoprano 3 years ago 6
its cooooooool
merry christmas
ninicutiesoofy 3 years ago 3
this song is great u did well and beautiful
thebrat1994 3 years ago 3
What a beautiful simple rendition. She has such a lovely voice!
billytoast 3 years ago 3
Love it :)
myfebsong 3 years ago 2
Beautiful! Wonderful!
LizzyxDarcy 3 years ago 2
GOD bless us all!
ferilsword 3 years ago