My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness, O Lord

Gospel Acclamation from Holden Evening Prayer; with permission under OneLicense.

(Annunciation)
An angel went from God to a town called Nazareth,
To a woman whose name was Mary.
The angel said to her, "Rejoice, O highly favored!
For God is with you.
You shall bear a child, and his name shall be Jesus,
The Chosen One of God Most High."
And Mary said, "I am the servant of my God.
I live to do you will."

(Magnificat)
1. My soul proclaims your greatness, O God,
and my spirit rejoices in you.
You have looked with love on your servant here,
and blessed me all my life through.
Great and mighty are you, O Holy One,
strong is your kindness evermore.
​How you favor the weak and lowly one,
Humbling the proud of heart!

2. ​You have cast the mighty down from their thrones,
and uplifted the humble of heart.
You have filled the hungry with wondrous things,
and left the wealthy no part.
Great and mighty are you, O Faithful One,
Strong is your justice, strong your love,
As you promised to Sarah and Abraham,
Kindness forevermore.

3. My soul proclaims your greatness, O God,
And my spirit rejoices in you.
You have looked with love on your servant here,
And blessed me all my life through.