242. The Angel Gabriel from heaven came

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 favoured lady.'
Gloria!

2 'For known a blessèd Mother thou shalt be,
all generations laud and honour thee,
thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold;
most highly favoured 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 favoured 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 favoured lady.'
Gloria!

Text Information
First Line: The Angel Gabriel from heaven came
Paraphraser: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
Meter: 10 10 12 7 3
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ;
Topic: Blessed Virgin Mary; Advent IV: Year B
Source: Basque Carol
Tune Information
Name: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
Arranger: Edgar Pettman, 1865-1943
Meter: 10 10 12 7 3
Key: g minor
Source: Basque traditional carol
Copyright: Arrangment © 1922 H. Freeman & Co./EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Notes: Now Public Domain



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