37 A THE SONG OF MARY
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My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,* my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, | ||
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For he has looked with favour on his lowly servant.* From this day all generations will call me blessèd: | ||
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The Almighty has done great things for me* and holy is his name. | ||
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He has mercy on those who fear him,* in every generation. | ||
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He has shown the strength of his arm* he has scattered the proud in their conceit. | ||
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He has cast down the mighty from their thrones* and has lifted up the lowly. | ||
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He has filled the hungry with good things* and the rich he has sent away empty. | ||
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He has come to the help of his servant, Israel,* for he has remembered his promise of mercy, | ||
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The promise he made to our forebears,* to Abraham and his children for ever. | ||
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37 B THE SONG OF MARY (ELLC translation)
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My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,* my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, | ||
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For you, Lord, have looked with favour on your lowly servant.* From this day all generations will call me blessèd: | ||
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You, the Almighty, have done great things for me* and holy is your name. | ||
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You have mercy on those who fear you,* from generation to generation. | ||
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You have shown strength with your arm* and scattered the proud in their conceit, | ||
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Casting down the mighty from their thrones* and lifting up the lowly. | ||
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You have filled the hungry with good things* and sent the rich away empty. | ||
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You have come to the aid of your servant, Israel,* to remember the promise of mercy, | ||
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The promise made to our forebears,* to Abraham and his children for ever. | ||
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