[Dean's World] Dean: A Story

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A Story
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   Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of
   Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was
   Joseph, of the house of David. The virginâs name was Mary. And having
   come in, the angel said to her, âRejoice, highly favored one, the Lord
   is with you; blessed are you among women!â

   But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered
   what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, âDo not
   be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you
   will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His
   name JESUS. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the
   Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father
   David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His
   kingdom there will be no end.â

   Then Mary said to the angel, âHow can this be, since I do not know a
   man?â

   (From the Gospel according to Luke.)

   And the angel answered and said to her, âThe Holy Spirit will come
   upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore,
   also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
   Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her
   old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called
   barren. 37 For with God nothing will be impossible.â

   Then Mary said, âBehold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me
   according to your word.â And the angel departed from her.