A Simple Maiden

I stood and I wondered – I knelt down,
 Seeing the radiance of the angel.
What could I offer in my little town?
 Then He spoke of One in my womb to dwell.
I searched in my mind how such life could be,
 And my maiden heart was touched with sadness:
Out of all the worthy souls God could see,
 A maiden was called for His righteousness.
“Behold,” I said, “The handmaid of the Lord.”
 My mind was silent as my heart obeyed.
“Do unto me according to thy word.”
 To God for proper grace I humbly prayed.

The angel left for new wonder to raise.
 His word fulfilled, our God, my soul does praise.