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MARY by NELLE COLLOW

First Line: O LITTLE TOWN OF NAZARETH
Last Line: "MY SOUL DOTH MAGNIFY THE LORD."
Subject(s): MARY. MOTHER OF JESUS; WOMEN IN THE BIBLE; VIRGIN MARY;
O little town of Nazareth
In the hills of Galilee --
Sweet was the heavenly message borne
On angel lips to thee.

The choice of all thy maidens
Of high and low degree,
The message came to Mary,
Gentle maid of Galilee.

With awe she heard the tidings
Which soon were understood --
She, the chosen to be crowned,
The Queen of Motherhood.

Mother of the Saviour --
Her lips in sweet accord
Sang out in thankful praise,
"My soul doth magnify the Lord."



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