1. O Mary, I take you to my heart,
For God chose you to bear his Son ;
Chose you to remain a virgin pure,
Mary, New Eve.
R. Mary, Queen of heaven and earth,
Mary, chosen Mother of God !
2. O Mary, I take you to my heart,
I bless the Mother of my Lord,
And blessed still more the child you bore ;
God lives in you !
3. O Mary, I take you to my heart,
For Jesus listened to your prayer,
Changed water to wine in Galilee ;
You hear our cry.
4. O Mary, I take you to my heart,
As John took you into his home,
At Jesus’ command, he welcomed you,
Mother of all.
5. O Mary, I take you to my heart,
For by the passion of your Son,
Your own heart was pierced with grief for Him,
Pierced by a sword.
Original title (FR) : Je te prends chez moi, Marie
© 1988, Éditions de l’Emmanuel, 89 boulevard Blanqui, 75013 Paris
Translation : © 2002, Emmanuel Community
