My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
The most honorable cherub and the most glorious seraphim without comparison, without the corruption of God the Word, who gave birth to the real Mother of God, we magnify Thee.
As I have looked upon the humility of My servants, behold, from now on all my generations will bless Me.
The most honest cherub...
For the Mighty One has done unto Me greatness, and holy is His name, and His mercy from generation to generation to those who fear Him.
The most honest cherub...
Create power with Your arm, squander their hearts with proud thoughts.
The most honest cherub...
Dethrone the mighty from the throne, and exalt the humble; Fill those who hunger with good things, and those who are rich let go of their wealth.
The most honest cherub...
Israel will receive His youth and remember His mercies, as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed, even unto the ages.
The most honest cherub...
Explanation:
The text of the chant is based on the words spoken by the Blessed Virgin at the meeting with Her relative, the righteous Elizabeth, the mother of St. John the Baptist (Luke 1:46-55), with the addition of the refrain “More honorable than the cherubs...” to each verse, from which it received its second, most common name - “More honorable.” The Song of the Theotokos is part of the Matins service and precedes the 9th song of the canon.
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