Luke 1:46-56: My soul and spirit, filled with joy

Verse 1

My soul and spirit, fill'd with Joy, my God and Saviour praise; whose goodness did from poor Estate his humble handmaid raise.

Verse 2

Me bless'd of God, the God of might, all ages shall proclaim; from age to age his mercy lasts, and holy is his name.

Verse 3

Strength with his arm th' Almighty show'd; the proud his looks abas'd; he cast the mighty to the ground, the meek to honour rais'd.

Verse 4

The hungry with good things were fill'd, the rich with hunger pin'd: he sent his servant Isr'el help, and call'd his love to mind;

Verse 5

Which to our fathers' ancient race his promise did ensure, to Abrah'm and his chosen seed, for ever to endure.