every year...

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

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

God's 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 might from their thrones
and raises up the lowly ones

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 forever
              Magnificat, David Haas