"And Mary said, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it to me
according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. "
(Luke 1:38)
(1480)
Albert Bouts
(1450-1549)
Flemish painter of Early Netherlandish Era
Image courtesy/The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, Ohio
"Then Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!
For He has looked with favor on the
humble state of His servant.
From now on all generations
will call me blessed.
For the Mighty One has done
great things for me.
Holy is His name.
His mercy extends to those who fear Him,
from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds
with His arm;
He has scattered those who are proud
in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones,
but has exalted the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped His servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful.
He has promised to our fathers,
to Abraham and his descendants forever."
(Luke 1:46-55)
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