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And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. […]…
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And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. And many of the children of Israel shall […]…
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He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. Luke 1:54-55 Mary closes her song of praise by harkening back to the promise made to Abraham in Genesis. Holpen means “to take hold of and support or help.” Sojourn…
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He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. – Luke 1:51-53 In this portion […]…
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For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. Luke 1:48-49 Why was Mary so happy that she just had to sing? Because God had blessed her beyond […]…
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And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. – Luke 1:46-47 Mary’s song breaks forth immediately in strains of joy and gladness! Her happiness is not a superficial or temporary one. Her joy comes from deep within and acknowledges the majesty and wonder of the […]…