Magnificat
Schola Regina Lyrics
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Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo.
Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ:
Ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.
Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius.
Et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
Fecit potentiam in brachio suo, dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles.
Suscepit Israel puerum suum recordatus misericordiæ suæ,
Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini eius in sæcula.
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto
Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum.
Amen.Canção de Maria
The lyrics to Schola Regina's song Magnificat (Ton parisien) are a modern retelling of Mary's prayer of praise and thanksgiving after being visited by the angel Gabriel and learning that she has been chosen to bear Jesus, the son of God. The first line, "Magnificat anima mea Dominum," translates to "My soul magnifies the Lord," indicating Mary's deep gratitude and awe for what God has done for her.
In the following lines, Mary expresses her happiness and joy in the salvation that God has brought to her. She acknowledges her own lowly status as a servant of God, but also recognizes that she will be blessed and praised by future generations for what God has done in her life. Mary then praises God for his power and holiness, and for his mercy to those who fear him.
The final verses of the song depict God's ability to humble the proud and lift up the lowly, and his care for the poor and hungry. Mary also notes that God has fulfilled his promises to Abraham and his descendants, and concludes with the traditional Gloria Patri.
Overall, the lyrics to Magnificat (Ton parisien) express a beautiful and heartfelt prayer of gratitude and praise to God for his blessings and salvation. They also serve as a reminder of the humble and faithful spirit of Mary, who accepted God's plan for her life with grace and humility.
Line by Line Meaning
Magnificat anima mea Dominum
My soul magnifies the Lord
Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo.
And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ:
For he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant
Ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.
From now on all generations will call me blessed
Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius.
For the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name
Et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation
Fecit potentiam in brachio suo, dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts
Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles.
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly
Esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes,
He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty
Suscepit Israel puerum suum recordatus misericordiæ suæ,
He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy
Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini eius in sæcula.
According to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.