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To: biblewonk
I expecially love the 'magnificat' name for few verses where Mary actually says something.

Mary says something absolutely lovely.

The Magnificat. Luke 1:46-55

My being proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit finds joy in God, my savior,
For He has looked upon His servant in her lowliness;
all ages shall call me blessed.
God who is mighty has done great things for me,
holy is His name;
His mercy is from age to age on those who fear Him.
He has shown might with His arm;
He has confused the proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has deposed the mighty from their thrones
and raised the lowly to high places.
The hungry He has given every good thing,
while the rich He has sent empty away.
He has upheld Israel His servant, ever mindful of His Mercy;
Even as He promised our fathers,
promised Abraham and his descendants forever.

One of the loveliest sentiments in the Bible.
13 posted on 10/14/2002 10:28:30 AM PDT by Desdemona
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To: Desdemona
It's scripture so it's lovely, I'll agree with that. The name has more to do with who is saying it than what is said I'm afraid.
40 posted on 10/14/2002 1:15:19 PM PDT by biblewonk
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