Luke 1:46-56

4646 And Mary said:  And Mary said:        “My soul glorifies the Lord           “My soul glorifies the Lord    4747 and  and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

4848 for he has been mindful of the humble  for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. state of his servant. 

From now on all generations will call me From now on all generations will call me blessed,blessed,

4949 for the Mighty One has done great  for the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name.things for me—holy is his name.

        5050 His mercy extends to those who  His mercy extends to those who fear him, fear him,        from generation to generation.       from generation to generation.

        5151 He has performed mighty deeds  He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; with his arm;        he has scattered those who are        he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.proud in their inmost thoughts.

5252 He has brought down rulers from  He has brought down rulers from their thrones their thrones        but has lifted up the humble.       but has lifted up the humble.

        5353 He has filled the hungry with good  He has filled the hungry with good things things        but has sent the rich away        but has sent the rich away empty.empty.

5454 He has helped his servant Israel,  He has helped his servant Israel,        remembering to be merciful       remembering to be merciful

        5555 to Abraham and his descendants  to Abraham and his descendants forever, forever,        just as he promised our ancestors.“       just as he promised our ancestors.“

5656 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about  Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.three months and then returned home.