MARY

God sought a vessel in whom to work His ways;

By whom His Christ could become incarnate.

Mary was chosen - as filled with God's own grace

To bear that holy Thing and give Him care;

For she accepted the message when it came - 

Without demur she took her burden's weight

Giving no thought to the apparent shame:

What God required she willingly obeyed.

Then from her soul welled up a hymn of praise

To answer God and magnify His Name

Whose love and mercy Mary had proved so great

As He approached in glorious sovereignty.