Mary’s Hymn of Praise to God

46 And Mary said,

• “My soul exalts the Lord,
  • 47 and my spirit has rejoiced greatly in God my Savior,
  • 48 because he has looked upon the humble state of his female slave, for behold, from now on all generations will consider me blessed,
  • 49 because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
  • 50 And his mercy is for generation after generation to those who fear him.
  • 51 He has done a mighty deed with his arm; he has dispersed the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
  • 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly.
  • 53 He has filled those who are hungry with good things, and those who are rich he has sent away empty-handed.
  • 54 He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy,
  • 55 just as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever .”[fn]
  
  

56 And Mary stayed with her about three months, and returned to her home.