Haas lives in Eagan, Minnesota where he is the Director of the Emmaus Center for Music, Prayer and Ministry. He is also Campus Minister and Artist in Residence at Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where he teaches in the music and theology departments.
Haas has produced over forty original collections and recordings of liturgical music. His music is sung throughout the world and appears in many hymnals of various denominations and languages. His best-known works include sacred songs and hymns, including "Blest Are They", "We Have Been Told", "You Are Mine", "Song of the Body of Christ" and "We Will Rise Again", as well as several Masses, collections of ritual music, and collections of psalm settings and paraphrases.
Magnificat
David Haas Lyrics
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My spirit soars on the wings of my Lord
1. My soul gives glory to the Lord, rejoicing in my saving God
who looks upon me in my state, and all the world will call me blessed
For God works marvels in my sight, and holy, holy is God's name
2. God's mercy is from age to age, on those who follow in fear
Who casts the mighty from their thrones and raises up the lowly ones
3. God fills the starving with good things, the rich are left with empty hands
Protecting all the faithful ones, remembering Israel with mercy
the promise known to those before and to their children for ever
The first two lines of David Haas's song Magnificat convey the singer's gratitude towards God for bringing new life to the world through them. The singer's spirit takes flight on the metaphorical wings of the Lord, conveying a sense of awe and wonder towards the divine. In the first verse, the singer describes giving glory to God and rejoicing in the saving grace that God has bestowed upon them. The singer believes that the world will call them blessed because God has done miraculous things in their life. The second verse draws attention to God's mercy which is eternal and inclusive, available to all those who follow in fear. God's power is abundant, and can bring down the haughty and lift up the humble.
The third verse of the song speaks to the nature of God's mercy, which is shown in the provision of basic necessities such as food, as well as protection for the faithful. Israel is remembered with fondness and mercy, and the promise of God extends to their children for evermore. The song essentially encompasses the entirety of Mary's Magnificat, expressing gratitude and joy for the Lord and the blessings that he bestows.
Line by Line Meaning
All that I am sings of the God who brings new life to birth in me
I sing and praise God who has brought new life to me.
My spirit soars on the wings of my Lord
I feel uplifted and inspired by the Lord.
My soul gives glory to the Lord, rejoicing in my saving God
I take delight in praising the Lord, my Savior, with my soul.
who looks upon me in my state, and all the world will call me blessed
The Lord sees me and blesses me, and the world recognizes my blessedness.
For God works marvels in my sight, and holy, holy is God's name
God has done amazing things in my life, and his name is holy and worthy of praise.
God's mercy is from age to age, on those who follow in fear
God is always merciful to those who respect and follow him.
Whose arm is power and strength, and scatters all the proud of heart
God has strong power to defeat the arrogant and proud people.
Who casts the mighty from their thrones and raises up the lowly ones
God brings down the powerful and elevates the humble and lowly.
God fills the starving with good things, the rich are left with empty hands
God provides for the needy and leaves the rich without.
Protecting all the faithful ones, remembering Israel with mercy
God watches over and guards his faithful people and has mercy and love for Israel.
the promise known to those before and to their children for ever
This promise has been known to our ancestors and will continue to be known to our descendants for eternity.
Lyrics © WALTON MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: BURYL RED, GIOVANNI BATISTA PERGOLESI;, VIRGINIA STROH
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@johnhawkins3597
Meditation on The Pieta
By John Joseph
You took Him to your bosom...
You pressed His silent face...
Against your pierced Heart...
You knew Him in His wellness and His wounds
You touched, opened and felt the empty lines of
His Palms...
Would they ever receive you as His mother...
You took Him to your
Bosom....
Lifeless, lingering in air
Darkness, death clinging you, for the very...
Last time moment
Pressed His silent Body
To your Mother being..
Truly! They have no Wine..
@theressagulapa6620
1. My soul gives glory to the Lord, rejoicing in my saving God,
Who looks upon me in my state, and all the world will call me blest;
For God works marvels in my sight, and holy, holy is God's name.
2. GodÕs mercy is from age to age, on those who follow in fear;
Whose arm is power and strength, and scatters all the proud of heart;
Who casts the mighty from their thrones and raises up the lowly ones!
3. God fills the starving with good things, the rich are left with empty hands;
Protecting all the faithful ones, remembering Israel with mercy,
The promise known to those before and to their children for ever!
@alfredandreidelapaz5496
by David Haas
Performed by Sr Bubbles Bandojo, rc with Fr Arnel Aquino, SJ
Fr RB Hizon SJ, and Rey Malipot
Refrain: All that I am sings of the God who brings new life to birth in me.
My spirit soars on the wings of my Lord.
1. My soul gives glory to the Lord, rejoicing in my saving God,
who looks upon me in my state, and all the world will call me blest;
For God works marvels in my sight, and holy, holy is God's name.
2. GodÕs mercy is from age to age, on those who follow in fear;
Whose arm is power and strength, and scatters all the proud of heart;
Who casts the mighty from their thrones and raises up the lowly ones!
3. God fills the starving with good things, the rich are left with empty hands;
Protecting all the faithful ones, remembering Israel with mercy,
the promise known to those before and to their children for ever!
ORIGINAL : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioKgv_CLl18
@patriciagana2384
All that I am sings of the God who brings new life to birth in me.
My spirit soars on the wings of my Lord.
1. My soul gives glory to the Lord, rejoicing in my saving God,
Who looks upon me in my state, and all the world will call me blest;
For God works marvels in my sight, and holy, holy is God's name.
2. GodÕs mercy is from age to age, on those who follow in fear;
Whose arm is power and strength, and scatters all the proud of heart;
Who casts the mighty from their thrones and raises up the lowly ones!
3. God fills the starving with good things, the rich are left with empty hands;
Protecting all the faithful ones, remembering Israel with mercy,
The promise known to those before and to their children for ever!
@remrubram
@@randym.7238 I have come to a point where I am sick and tired of people accusing Catholics of the same thing over and over again so this will be my last reply in all honesty and a passive aggressive way of answering you.
Good to know that you love the bible
So much you quote it a lot you should thank the Catholic Church for it and the council of Nicaea…You’re welcome. Now go preach your heresy in another platform. i am not an ignorant catholic christian. If you don’t like the song that much, i guess you can start removing Luke 1:48 too in scripture just as much as your so called “church” have been removing books in the bible. And you are right in “Faith Alone” because that is specifically mentioned in scripture…
James 2:24 - “You see that a person is justified by works and NOT by Faith Alone.”
Scirpture alone? Sure, whose interpretation of scripture alone? Martin Luther who made his protests on Octobder 31st, Halloween, a day labeled by non-catholic christians as a day of ghouls, demons and ghosts coming out of the pits of hell wrecking havoc on poor souls? Lest you forget that the bible did not come with a Table of Contents the. Early church fathers and the Catholic church in her authority decided what books to include.
Once saved always saved? What an insult to God’s justice!
May Mary the Mother of God lead you back to the true church of her Son Jesus, the church who is the pilar and foundation of truth.
I pray for your conversion.
Viva Cristo Rey!
Viva Santa Maria!
Viva Iglesia Catolicam!
@uriahdowell4851
I heard this today while attending mass. I was searching for this song for ages. Praise God. I am crying in tears finally listening this. Today is St. Simon and St. Jude feasts day. To you who's reading this God loves you. 10/28/2021
@josephineabao8676
I am reading, thank you likewise GODS love you also.
@allengina1091
Thank you. God loves you Immensely. Mama Mary is looking at you with love and your Angel is guarding you.
@milagrosvillamera4295
likewise..May God grant all the desires of your heart
@RosemaryJohnson-pk9sb
😂❤❤@@josephineabao8676
@thecommandant7283
I received an answer to my prayer and it was an amazing morning to hear the lord talikng to me thru the answered prayer. Its after trusting romans 8 28
@rubielyngracetanamor6349
Like on what had happen on our Blessed Virgin Mary. "May it done unto me according to Your word." I am still discerning if it's God's will for me to follow Him and become a sister. 🤍
@rubielyngracetanamor6349
Happy Birthday Mama Mary 🤍
@dr.strange5232
@@rubielyngracetanamor6349 october 7
@gabymorketchup5045
Please pray https://youtu.be/jVDSyQFIE4s💕🕊