O most high, almighty, good Lord God, to Thee belong praise, glory, honour, and all blessing! Praised be my Lord God with all His creatures, and specially our brother the sun, who brings us the day and who brings us the light…

My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. Because He hath regarded the humility of His handmaid: for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Because He that is mighty hath done great things to me: and holy is His name…

Now Thou dost dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, according to Thy word in peace; Because my eyes have seen Thy salvation, Which Thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel…

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, because He hath visited and wrought the redemption of His people: And hath raised up a horn of salvation to us, in the house of David His servant: As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets, who are from the beginning…