How could you be so gentle and mild? How could you trust in God? When everyone thougt what you said was wild You still wanted to carry the child The Lord gave you, Mary, a message A wonderful mission to fullfill You lifted your eyes to the angel And said: Lord, I'll do Your will Your heart was full of gladness Your eyes were filled with tears Your soul was calm and patient With strength and yet no fear Mary, we need a share of your wisdom Light up your secret mind When evil opression will make us bewildered You say there is peace to find The Lord gave you, Mary, a message... My soul magnifies the Lord My spirit is glad in God, my Saviour His love is great, His name is holy He dethroned the princes And lifted up the lowly Your heart was full of gladness Your eyes were filled with tears Your soul was calm and patient With strength and yet no fear