Jesus and His Witnesses as Prophets in Luke—Acts
Known as the Magnificat, Mary’s song marks the first of four hymns in Luke’s birth narratives. It is styled after Hannah’s song of praise in 1 Sam 2:1–10
Luke 1:46-55 - Mary's song of praise after the Annunciation
46 And Mary said,
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
50 And his mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.
51 He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones
and exalted those of humble estate;