And taking a child, He stood him in their midst. And taking him in His arms, He said to them,

And taking them in His arms, laying His hands on them, [He] blessed them.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was spoken to them.

And Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord,

Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he started to speak, praising God.

"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people,

Be glad in the Lord, and exalt, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you that are upright in heart!

[A Psalm] of David. Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous; praise becomes the upright.

Alleluia. Give thanks to the Lord, and call upon His name; declare His works among the heathen.

Glory in His holy name; let the heart of them that seek the Lord rejoice.

O house of Israel, bless the Lord: O house of Aaron, bless the Lord:

O house of Levi, bless the Lord: you that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.