Mary Did You Know?

"Mary Did You Know?" has become one of the most beloved modern carols in the choir loft, offering a deeply human reflection on the Nativity. Instead of simply recounting the events of Christmas, the song speaks directly to the Blessed Mother, asking if she could fully comprehend the miracles her newborn son would one day perform. The lyrics move from gentle wonder—walking on water, calming storms—to the profound theological truth that the child she delivered would soon deliver her.

This particular score captures the celebrated a cappella arrangement by Pentatonix, transcribed here for local voices. It is a favorite for Christmas concerts and special carol services, demanding tight harmonies and rhythmic precision from the singers. As the piece builds toward its climax, the layered voices swell to proclaim the infant as "Lord of all creation" and "the Great I Am," leaving both the choir and the congregation in awe of the Incarnation.