Magnificat: A Prayer-Paraphrase of Luke 1:46-55

We praise you, Lord,
            and our spirits rejoice in you – our Saviour;
 
For you take notice of the unnoticeable,
            and transform them into the blessed;
You are strong and true to yourself and all that is good
            in everything you are and do and say;
            and you do great things for us;
 
Through the ages you have shown compassion
            to those who trust you,
And in your strength you have scattered
            those who are arrogant and abusive;
 
You have made the thrones of tyrants topple
            and you have made humble people into leaders of many;
You have cared for and provided for those who have nothing,
            and you have left the over-satisfied with empty hands;
 
You have always been a help to your people,
            and have shown mercy when we have gone astray;
You made this promise to our ancestors,
            and you continue to stay true to it even now.
 
We praise you, Lord,
            and our spirits rejoice in you – our Saviour.
Amen.

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— by John van de Laar © 2008 Sacredise, posted on Sacredise.com. Reprinted by permission.

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