Mary's song

There really is so little to say about this morning’s passage. I believe it is so beautiful that it stands by itself. Mary visits Elizabeth and becomes so moved she breaks into song. She sings to glorify God’s name. She has a couple lines to sing about her condition but she is so overwhelmed about God that she sings about Him. Look how many lines begin with “He has”. Look at all the things God has done. It’s beautiful.

Luke 1:46-55

And Mary said:

“My soul glorifies the Lord

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

for he has been mindful

of 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 their inmost thoughts.

He has brought down rulers from their thrones

but has lifted up 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

to Abraham and his descendants forever,

just as he promised our ancestors.”

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Here is one of my favorite modern songs based on Mary's song. John Michael Talbot is a Christian artist who as he grew in his faith become a monk but continued to compose and perform his music. His community lives in Eureka Springs Arkansas, not far from here. Enjoy his song.