The Magnificat

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,

for he has looked upon his handmaid in her lowliness;

for behold, from this day forward,

all generations will call me blessed.

For the Almighty has done great things for me,

and holy is his name.

His mercy is from age to age

for those who fear him.

He has made known the strength of his arm,

and has scattered the proud in their conceit of heart.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones

and has exalted those who are lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things,

and has sent the rich away empty.

He has helped his servant Israel,

mindful of his mercy,

even as he promised to our fathers,

to Abraham and his descendants for ever.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son 

and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning, is now, 

and ever shall be, world without end. 

Amen.