1:46. And Mary said: My soul doth magnify the Lord.
1:47. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
1:48. Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid: for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Shall call me blessed… These words are a prediction of that honour which the church in all ages should pay to the Blessed Virgin. Let Protestants examine whether they are any way concerned in this prophecy.
1:49. Because he that is mighty hath done great things to me: and holy is his name.
1:50. And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him.
1:51. He hath shewed might in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
1:52. He hath put down the mighty from their seat and hath exalted the humble.
1:53. He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away.
1:54. He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy.