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Summary
The Magnificat (Le magnificat) Source:The Brooklyn Museum Luke 1:46-55 1:46. Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 1:47. “and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior 1:48. “because He has regarded the humility of His handmaid; for behold, from now on all generations shall call me blessed 1:49. “because He that is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. 1:50. “His mercy is from generation unto generations, to those who fear Him. 1:51. “He has shown might in His arm; He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their hearts. 1:52. “He has cast down the mighty from their seats and has exalted the humble. 1:53. “He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. 1:54. “He has received Israel His servant, being mindful of His mercy, 1:55. “as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever.”

Dates: 1886-1894