Psalms of Life - February 2002
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A MAGNIFICAT
If you're a man, you might prefer to sit this one out. For Mary's Song (the Magnificat) is a feminist anthem, against the oppression meted out by men (not only in Afghanistan). This version is based on writing in “Celebrating Women” 1986.
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My heart is bubbling over with joy:
the world will hear our praise and rejoicing.
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We honour the mother who bore us:
like Mary the loving one we declare our gratitude.
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The life you give is a marvellous gift:
with God it is good to be a woman,
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for you, our God, have recognised us:
your goodness is showered on all who believe.
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The disregarded have been lifted up:
the pompous and powerful shall fall;
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there's a feast for the empty-bellied:
and the rich have discovered their void.
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Your word has been made good:
from the dawn of time our day has been promised.
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