The Hymnal 1982 265
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
- Tune
- gabriel's message
- Author(s)
- Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
- Composer(s)
- Edgar Pettman, 1865-1943
- Meter
- 10.10.12.10
- Text Source(s)
- Basque carol
- Tune Source(s)
- Basque carol
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1. The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; “All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary, most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
2. “For know a blessed Mother thou shalt be, all generations laud and honor thee, thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold, most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
3. Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head, “To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said, “my soul shall laud and magnify his holy Name.” Most highly favored lady, Gloria!
4. Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say-- “Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!