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In a style reminiscent of Old Testament poetry and song, Mary praises the Lord in alignment with this structure: Mary rejoices that she has the privilege of giving birth to the promised Messiah (Luke 1:46–48). She glorifies God for His power, holiness, and mercy (Luke 1:49–50). Mary looks forward to God transforming the world through the ...
Mary, Did You Know?" is a Christmas song addressing Mary, mother of Jesus, with lyrics written by Mark Lowry in 1985, and music written by Buddy Greene in 1991. It was originally recorded by Christian recording artist Michael English on his self-titled debut solo album in 1991.
Several versions of the hymn are in use in different parts of the world. Many of them are original sets of lyrics in various languages, set to the same tune, theme, and refrain. A popular version dating to 1952 [4] is as follows: Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing, You reign now in splendor with Jesus our King. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria! Ave, Ave ...
Mary sings of deliverance and hope for the homeless, the hungry, the refugee, the abused and misused, the powerless and despairing.
Eastern Orthodox icon of the Praises of the Theotokos, before which the Akathist hymn to Mary may be chanted. Marian hymns are Christian songs focused on Mary, mother of Jesus. They are used in devotional and liturgical services, particularly by the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran churches. [citation ...
An earnest tune that anticipates Jesus Christ's arrival, Anna Madsen sings this advent-inspired request in a hauntingly beautiful way. Related: 50 Religious Christmas Quotes 2.
The Seven Joys of Mary (1480), Hans Memling "The Seven Joys of Mary" (Roud # 278) is a traditional carol about Mary's happiness at moments in the life of Jesus, probably inspired by the trope of the Seven Joys of the Virgin in the devotional literature and art of Medieval Europe.
In 1976 the words of the first verse of the Salve Regina were used as a repeating theme in the song Oh What a Circus in the musical Evita, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. [19] Salve Regina University, a U.S. university established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1934, was named in honor of the Salve Regina hymn and motto. [20]