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Gospel of Luke 1:46-55 (KJV)

{{verse|chapter=1|verse=46}} And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

{{verse|chapter=1|verse=47}} And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

{{verse|chapter=1|verse=48}} For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

{{verse|chapter=1|verse=49}} For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

{{verse|chapter=1|verse=50}} And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

{{verse|chapter=1|verse=51}} He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

{{verse|chapter=1|verse=52}} He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

{{verse|chapter=1|verse=53}} He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

{{verse|chapter=1|verse=54}} He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

{{verse|chapter=1|verse=55}} As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.