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Magnificat (măgnĭf`ĭkăt) [Lat.,=magnifies], song of the Virgin Mary, beginning "Magnificat anima mea Dominum" [my soul doth magnify the Lord], from Luke 1.46–55. It is the daily vesper hymn of the Roman Catholic Church and is usually sung at evening prayer in the Church of England. Magnificat Christianity the hymn of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46-55), used as a canticle How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Using the Magnificat has helped me pray more regularly, but I also appreciate reading prayers from various traditions. Often cited are the song of Hannah in 1 Sam 2:1-10 and its New Testament echo, Mary's Magnificat, in Lk 1:46-55. Pachelbel--Complete Works for Keyboard Instruments, Volume V, Magnificat Fugues from the London Manuscript and Joh. |
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