Reflections on Advent

Refrain

My soul proclaims with wonder

the greatness of the Lord,

rejoicing in God's greatness

my spirit is restored.

(1)

To me has God shown favor,

to one the world thought frail,

and every age will echo

the angel's first "All hail!"

(2)

God's mercy shields the faithful

and saves them from defeat,

with strength that turns to scatter

the proud in their conceit.

(3)

The mighty shall be vanquished,

the lowly lifted up.

The hungry find abundance,

the rich, and empty cup.

(4)

To Abraham's descendants,

the Lord will steadfast prove,

for God has made with Israel

a covenant of love.

Adapted from Mary's Magnificat, Luke 1.