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 Psalm 113:5
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 113:5
"Who is like Yahweh, our God, who has his seat on high, who stoops down to see in heaven and on the earth? He raises up the poor out of the dust, and lifts up the needy from the ash heap, that he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people. He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother of children. Praise Yah!"
— Psalm 113:5
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Advent, Christmas, Incarnation, Justice, Praise. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 113:5 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Advent
- Christmas
- Incarnation
- Justice
- Praise
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
Canticle of Mary
Reflection Hymn
My Soul Gives Glory to My God
Example Worship Flow
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1
Call to Worship Psalm 100
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2
Scripture Reading Psalm 113:5
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3
Sermon Advent
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4
Response Hymn Canticle of Mary
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5
Reflection Hymn My Soul Gives Glory to My God
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
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.