Mary said, "Yes."

The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. . . Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’ Luke 1:30-31, 38

I almost envy Mary's certainty in saying "yes" to God. There is one tradition that says every Jewish girl was asked to bear the son of God and that Mary was the only one to say "yes". The words of the following song were written by my friend, Vincent Uher III. I have reprinted his song here with permission. The tune is Tempus Adest Floridum (Good King Wenceslas).

Sing of Mary, blest is she, Mother of the Saviour.

"Yes!" said she to Gabriel's plea. "Yes!" to God forever.

"Yes!" for every woman born. "Yes!" for every nation.

"Yes!" for children yet unborn. "Yes!" for all creation.

Sing of Joseph, vexed was he, troubled and perplexed.

Till an angel in a dream, Peace to him directed.

"Take the virgin as your wife. Love her baby wholly.

Love the infant as your life. he's God's Son most holy."

Sing of Jesus, blest is he, In the Lord's Name coming.

Born in great humility, Every person loving.

Prince of Peace and Counsellor, Wonderful the telling!

Came to earth to save us all, And to share his blessing.

Mary, Joseph join us now. And all saints in glory.

As we tell his love for all. In the sacred story.

Angels, shepherds, and the kings, to Christ's side are running.

Let all people ready now for his second coming.

Glory be to God on high! Glory in the highest!

Peace on earth, goodwill to all, from the Lord Most Highest.

Blessings come for everyone, Graces to God's credit.

From the Father with the son, through the Holy Spirit.