Mary’s Song of Praise: The Magnificat (LUK 1:46-56)

[1:46] And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,

[1:47] and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

[1:48] for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

[1:49] for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

[1:50] And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.

[1:51] He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;

[1:52] he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate;

[1:53] he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.

[1:54] He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,

[1:55] as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”

[1:56] And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home.