The Lord spoke to Ahaz and said, ‘Ask the Lord your God for a sign for yourself coming either from the depths of Sheol or from the heights above.’ ‘No,’ Ahaz answered ‘I will not put the Lord to the test.’

Then Isaiah said:

‘Listen now, House of David:
are you not satisfied with trying the patience of men
without trying the patience of my God, too?
The Lord himself, therefore,
will give you a sign.
It is this: the maiden is with child
and will soon give birth to a son
whom she will call Immanuel,
a name which means “God-is-with-us.”’

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is his name!

My soul glorifies the Lord,
  my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is his name!

He looks on his servant in her nothingness;
  henceforth all ages will call me blessed.
The Almighty works marvels for me.
  Holy his name!

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is his name!

His mercy is from age to age,
  on those who fear him.
He puts forth his arm in strength
  and scatters the proud-hearted.

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is his name!

He casts the mighty from their thrones
  and raises the lowly.
He fills the starving with good things,
  sends the rich away empty.

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is his name!

He protects Israel, his servant,
  remembering his mercy,
the mercy promised to our fathers,
  to Abraham and his sons for ever.

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is his name!

Alleluia, alleluia!
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee!
Blessed art thou among women.
Alleluia!