My soul proclaims the greatness of the LORD, and my spirit exalts in God my Savior. For He has looked upon His lowly handmaid; yes, from this day forward, all generations shall call me blessed. For the Almighty has done great things for me. Holy is His Name. And His mercy reaches from age to age for all who fear Him. He has shown the power of His arm; He has routed the proud of heart. He has pulled down princes from their thrones and exalted the lowly. The hungry He has given good things; the rich sent away. He has come to the help of Israel, His servant, according to the promise He made to our ancestors - of His mercy to Abraham and to His descendants forever.