Canticle of Mary in The United Methodist Hymnal is a responsive presentation of the Magnificat, Mary's song in Luke 1:46–55.
Hymns Based on Luke 1:50
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 1:50
"Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord. My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, for he has looked at the humble state of his servant. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed. For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name. His mercy is for generations and generations on those who fear him. He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put down princes from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty. He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his offspring forever.""
— Luke 1:50
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Advent, Praise, Justice, Incarnation, Magnificat. Many worship songs connected to Luke 1:50 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Advent
- Praise
- Justice
- Incarnation
- Magnificat
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Ye Who Claim the Faith of Jesus
Response Hymn
Canticle of Mary
Reflection Hymn
Magnificat
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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2
Opening Hymn Ye Who Claim the Faith of Jesus
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3
Scripture Reading Luke 1:50
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Sermon Advent
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5
Response Hymn Canticle of Mary
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6
Reflection Hymn Magnificat
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7
Closing Hymn My Soul Gives Glory to My God
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Magnificat is Brian L.
My Soul Gives Glory to My God is Miriam Therese Winter's metrical paraphrase of the Magnificat, Mary's song in Luke 1:46–55.
Tell Out, My Soul is Timothy Dudley-Smith’s metrical paraphrase of Mary’s Magnificat in Luke 1:46-55.
Ye Who Claim the Faith of Jesus is a Marian hymn centered on the mystery of the Incarnation and on Mary's place within the biblical story of God's saving work.