Luke:1:38-56

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* And Mary said , Behold the handmaid of the Lord . Be it to me according to your word . Then the angel departed . * In those days Mary set out , and traveled expeditiously into the hill country ; to a city of Judah ; * where having entered the house of Zacharias , she saluted Elizabeth . * As soon as Elizabeth heard Mary 's salutation , the babe leaped in her womb ; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit , * and cried with a loud voice , You are the most blessed of women , and blessed is the fruit of your womb . * But how have I deserved this honor , to be visited by the mother of my Lord ! * for know , that as soon as the sound of your salutation reached my ears , the babe leaped in my womb for joy . * And happy is she who believed that the things which the Lord has promised her , shall be performed . * Then Mary said , My soul magnifies the Lord , * and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour ; * because he has not disdained the low condition of his handmaid ; for henceforth , all posterity will pronounce me happy . * For the Almighty , whose name is venerable , has done wonders for me . * His mercy on them who fear him , extends to generations of generations . * He displays the strength of his arm , and dispels the vain imaginations of the proud . * He pulls down potentates from their thrones , and exalts the lowly . * The needy he loads with benefits ; but the rich he spoils of everything . * He supports Israel his servant , ever inclined to mercy , * (as he promised to our fathers ) toward Abraham and his race . * And Mary , after staying with Elizabeth about three months , returned home .

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