Mary’s Hymn of Praise

1:46 And Mary146 said,147

“My soul exalts148 the Lord,149

1:47 and my spirit has begun to rejoice150 in God my Savior,

1:48 because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant.151

For152 from now on153 all generations will call me blessed,154

1:49 because he who is mighty155 has done great things for me, and holy is his name;

1:50 from156 generation to generation he is merciful157 to those who fear158 him.

1:51 He has demonstrated power159 with his arm; he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance160 of their hearts.

1:52 He has brought down the mighty161 from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;162

1:53 he has filled the hungry with good things,163 and has sent the rich away empty.164

1:54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering165 his mercy,166

1:55 as he promised167 to our ancestors,168 to Abraham and to his descendants169 forever.”

1:56 So170 Mary stayed with Elizabeth171 about three months172 and then returned to her home.