_Resolution._ To be a Christ-bearer to all whom I greet, remembering that even a little act of politeness may turn the scale in the conversion of a soul. A visit paid, a word dropped in conversation, may be a necessary part of GOD'S plans. _Spiritual Bouquet._ "Flamma amoris communicantis." Mary's Fourth Word _And Mary said: "My soul doth magnify the Lord."_ _1st Prelude._ Mary saying the _Magnificat_. _2nd Prelude._ Grace to catch something of the spirit in which she said it. _Point I._--THE MAGNIFICAT As soon as Elizabeth has finished "crying out with a loud voice" her praise of Mary and of JESUS, and of the benefits GOD has wrought for herself and her son, Mary speaks, and in the longest of her recorded "words" gives vent to the thoughts pent up in her breast. She at once closes the door against any praise given to herself: "My soul doth magnify the _Lord_"--He it is Whom we must praise and make much of--"and my spirit hath rejoiced in GOD my Saviour." Mary understands what it is that is making her so full of joy. It is the presence of JESUS her _Saviour_. She has Him within her, Who has saved her from the stain of original sin, and Who will save her each moment that she lives from actual sin. Well may her spirit rejoice! She goes on to explain more fully the cause of her joy and exultation. It is because GOD has done such great things for her. He has regarded the humility of His handmaid. The word used means _humiliation_ rather than humility. Mary is too humble to speak of her humility. She is referring rather to her humble circumstances, her low estate. The same word is translated in St James i. 9 as "low condition." He whose name is Holy has regarded _me_! And His mercy is not only for me, but for all that fear Him. It is because of the great things He has done to me that "all generations shall call me blessed." Mary passes on all the praise and honour to GOD. She speaks of herself only to recall her low estate--only to let her littleness magnify GOD'S greatness in the eyes of others--only that in calling her blessed they may be lifted up to "the GOD and Father of our Lord JESUS Christ, Who is blessed for ever." (2 Cor. xi. 31.)