And blessed is she who believed that there would be a
fulfilment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.’
And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant.
Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is
his name.
His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to
generation.