Mary’s Song of Praise to God (The Magnificat)

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

Refrain: More honorable than the Cherubim,
and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim.
Without defilement you gave birth to God the Word.
True Theotokos, we magnify you.

For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden, for behold henceforth all generations will call me blessed.

Refrain: More honorable...

For He who is mighty has done great things for me and holy is His Name, and His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation.  

Refrain: More honorable...

He has shown strength with His arm, He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 

Refrain: More honorable...

 He has put down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of low degree; He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent empty away.

Refrain: More honorable...  

He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy, as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity forever.

Refrain: More honorable...