THE CANTICLE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Magnificat)

Antiphon:
        The Lord has done marvels for me;
        Holy his name, Alleluia!

1. My soul glorifies the Lord,
   My Spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.
2. He looks on his servant in her nothingness;
   Henceforth all ages will call me blessed.
3. The Almighty works marvels for me,
   Holy his name!
4. His mercy is from age to age,
   On those who fear him.
5. He puts forth his arm in strength,
   And scatters the proud hearted.
6. He casts the mighty from their thrones,
   And raises the lowly.
7. He fills the starving with good things,
   Sends the rich away empty.
8. He protects Israel, his servant,
   Remembering his mercy.
9. The mercy promised to our fathers,
   For Abraham and his sons for ever.
10. Praise the Father, the Son and holy Spirit,
    Both now and for ever, world without end.