Hannah’s prayer - the ancient song that gave Mary her Magnificat, and the first declaration of God’s “anointed king” in Israel’s story.

Full sung version coming soon.

Lyrics

My heart exults in the LORD My horn is exalted in the LORD My mouth is enlarged over my enemies Because I rejoice in your salvation

There is no one as holy as the LORD For there is no one besides you There is no rock like our God Do not keep talking so exceedingly proudly

The bows of the mighty men are broken Those who stumbled are armed with strength Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread Those who were hungry are satisfied

The barren has borne seven She who has many children languishes The LORD kills and makes alive He brings down to Sheol and brings up

He raises up the poor out of the dust He lifts up the needy from the dunghill To make them sit with princes And inherit the throne of glory

The LORD makes poor and makes rich He brings low, he also lifts up The pillars of the earth are the LORD’s He has set the world upon them

Those who strive with the LORD Shall be broken to pieces He will thunder against them in the sky The LORD will judge the ends of the earth

He gives strength to his king He exalts the horn of his anointed His mercy is for generations and generations On those who fear him

Holy is his name Holy is his name Holy is the LORD

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Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press