[Verse 1] Incense rose in temple silence; Zechariah stood alone. Gabriel appeared beside the altar: A promised child would soon be known. John would turn the hearts of fathers, Go before in spirit and might. Doubt made Zechariah speechless Till the promise entered light. [Verse 2] Six months later, Nazareth, A virgin heard the angel say She was highly favored, And a Son would come one day. David's throne would mark His kingdom, Endless rule beyond the sea. Mary answered through her wonder: "Be it unto me." [Chorus - Mary] My soul doth magnify the Lord, My spirit rejoices in God my Saviour. The mighty are lowered, the lowly raised; The hungry are filled by covenant favor. He remembers mercy promised long, To Abraham and his seed made free. The Holy One has done great things; Be it unto me. [Verse 3] Elizabeth's child leapt within her When Mary's greeting filled the room. Months moved on; John came crying, Breaking Zechariah's silent gloom. His father sang of visitation, Dawn from on high and mercy's way: A prophet would prepare the path Before the coming day. [Final Refrain] Be it unto me, Though no road is plain to see. Faith received the word of heaven: Be it unto me.