My Soul Magnifies the Lord: Meditations on the Meaning of Christmas (Paperback)

by Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Author) "This statement, this bursting forth of Mary into worship and praise and adoration, which we call "The Magnificat," is something that is worthy of our..." (more)
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And Mary said, "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.... For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. --Luke 1:46-49

This song of praise burst forth from Mary's heart as she began to understand her role in the Savior's arrival on Earth. Her joyful declaration of Christ's incarnation can be our own, bringing us face to face with many of the wonders of our salvation.

Discover the joy of celebrating His birth every day of the year in this enlightening exposition of the Magnificat of Mary. Renowned preacher Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones looks at the characteristics of the words she uttered and their significance in her--and your--understanding of the greatness of God and His works. As you see how her praise reveals the wisdom and faithfulness of God and reflects the experience of coming to Christ, your soul will magnify the Lord, singing, "Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift."

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books; 1st U.S. ed edition (September 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581342098
• ISBN-13: 978-1581342093
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,807,618 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars something is wrong, October 23, 2002

By	it (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I have read at least ten books by this author. If I had not seen his name on the cover, I would not have suspected that he was the author. The material in the book is what he would believe, but the writing style is completely different. This is because the executors of the literary estate wrote his sermon notes into a complete book. The executors do not have a track record of being successful authors. Unfortunately, the book reads more like a Sunday school lesson for grammar school children than a book for intelligent adults. It is completely touchy-feely hand waving verbosity with a total lack of the usual compact, intelligent, logical form characteristic of the author.