Luke 1:46-55 And Mary said, My soul does magnify the Lord,… Bible contains accounts of three remarkable women whose lips broke forth into a song of pious exultation and profound gratitude. Miriam (Exodus 15:20), Hannah (1 Samuel 2:1), and Mary, mindful of the honours and benedictions with which she is about to be crowned as the mother of the Messiah. It is a threefold expression of mercy. I. THIS INCOMPARABLE SONG EMBODIES MARY'S SENSE OF THE DIVINE MERCY SHOWN TO HER PERSONALLY. II. THE SONG REHEARSES THE DIVINE MERCY TO OTHERS IN GENERAL. III. THE SONG POINTS OUT GOD'S SPECIAL MERCY TO HIS PEOPLE. (Dr. Dolittle.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, |
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