Jesus Living in Mary (come and live in me)

This is a folk-song style hymn about Jesus, and his mother Mary. The words appear to be at least initially inspired by the prayer O Jesu Vivens en Maria by Jean Jacques Olier, S.S. (1608-1657), which also inspired a well-known with the same title by St. Louis de Montfort.

The song was written in the late 1960s / early 1970s by American Roman Catholic Legion of Mary member, folk musician and retailer, Bill Peffley, AKA William C. Peffley, Jr. (1929-2017 - ref).

The song was the first track in the first album, (source) in Peffley's "MARY SONGS" series, released by Balance House in 1972 (ref).

No later publications or sources of sheet music have been found.

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Examples

Singer with band, original recording (remastered)

Singer with electronic keyboard, possibly a professional recording

Singer with electronic keyboard

Singer with guitar

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

1 Jesus living in Mary,
Come and live in me.
Here is a body to move among men
Reach out again to others.

2 Jesus giving in Mary,
come and give in me.
Here are two hands that are able to bear.
Teach them to share with others.

Chorus:
Here is a mind to be filled with your light.
Let it ignite for others.
Here is a voice that was made for your Word.
Let it be heard for others.

3 Jesus loving in Mary,
Come and love in me. Here is a heart
That is beating for You,
Pour your love through for others.