Magnificat – from the album Rising (based on Mary’s song as found in the gospel of Luke 1:46-55)

Stephen Kirk is a Catholic singer, musician and worship leader who lives in Canberra, Australia. He was born in 1971 as the youngest of six boys in a very musical family, and throughout his life has been heavily involved in various types of music; from classical to black gospel, funk to folk. His music – contemporary but deeply rooted in the ancient beauty of the faith – has been compared to Matt Maher, James Taylor, and John Michael Talbot amongst others.

Magnificat

Verse 1

My soul glorifies the Lord

My spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,

He looks on his lowly servant

from now all ages will call me blessed.

Chorus

The almighty works marvels for me

Holy his name.

Holy his name.

His mercy from age to age on those who fear him.

Verse 2

He’s shown forth his strength of arm

He’s pulled down the princes;

exalted the lowly

He’s routed the proud of heart.

The hungry are filled;

the rich sent empty away.

Chorus

Verse 3

He has come to the help of Israel his servant,

Mindful of his mercy ever strong

According to the promise he made to our Fathers

Of his mercy to Abraham and his descendants

forever and ever. Amen.

Chorus

Ending

My soul glorifies the Lord

and my Spirit exalts in God my Saviour.

Stephen Kirk © 2014 Stephen Kirk. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Find out more and buy songs at https://stephenkirk.com.au/

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