The song is based on the Magnificat (The Song of Mary from Luke 1). The Gettys wrote the melody in a log cabin in the Redwoods of San Francisco and crafted the lyrics later on with Stuart Townend. It was poignant for Kristyn to sing Mary's Song while expecting their first daughter Eliza Joy.
The song opens with the melody from the well-known Irish carol "Wexford Carol" performed by Michael McGlynn and the choral ensemble Anúna.
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