The opening chapter of Luke is the great threshold of the New Testament - two miracle pregnancies, two angelic announcements, and the Magnificat: Mary’s hymn of praise that has shaped Christian worship for two thousand years.

Full sung version coming soon.

Lyrics

My soul magnifies the Lord My spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour

For he has looked at the humble state of his servant For behold, from now on All generations will call me blessed For he who is mighty Has done great things for me Holy is his name

His mercy is for generations and generations On those who fear him

My soul magnifies the Lord My spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour For he has looked On his humble servant

He has shown strength with his arm He has scattered the proud In the imagination of their hearts He has put down princes from their thrones And has exalted the lowly He has filled the hungry with good things He has sent the rich away empty

He has given help to Israel his servant That he might remember mercy As he spoke to our fathers To Abraham and his offspring forever

Blessed is she who believed For there will be a fulfilment Of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord

My soul magnifies the Lord My spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour For he who is mighty Has done great things for me Holy is his name

Holy Holy is his name

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Luke 1 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.

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