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About this Hymn
The Song of Mary is a beloved part of the Nativity story. It is recast here by Anglican bishop Timothy Dudley-Smith, who took his cue from the New English Bible translation. Set to a dramatic tune, Mary's humble song takes the form of what Bert Polman has called "a bold hymn of thanksgiving, a jubilant psalm that praises God for divine blessings, mercy, might, and faithfulness."
Lyrics
Verse 1
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice; tender to me the promise of his word; in God my Savior shall my heart rejoice.
Verse 2
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his Name! Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done; his mercy sure, from age to age the same; his holy Name, the Lord, the Mighty One.
Verse 3
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might! Pow'rs and dominions lay their glory by; proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.
Verse 4
Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word! Firm is his promise and his mercy sure. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord to children's children and forevermore!
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice; tender to me the promise of his word; in God my Savior shall my heart rejoice.
Verse 2
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his Name! Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done; his mercy sure, from age to age the same; his holy Name, the Lord, the Mighty One.
Verse 3
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might! Pow'rs and dominions lay their glory by; proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.
Verse 4
Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word! Firm is his promise and his mercy sure. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord to children's children and forevermore!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith © 1962, ren. 1990 Hope Publishing Company (Hope Publishing Company / www.hopepublishing.com)
Music: Walter Greatorex, 1919
Music: Walter Greatorex, 1919