Christian Worship (1993) ‎#24

24. 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 to meek and lowly Mary,
"Most highly favored maiden." Gloria!

2 "I come from heav'n to tell the Lord's decree:
A blessed virgin mother you shall be.
Your Son shall be Immanuel, by seers foretold,
"Most highly favored maiden." Gloria!

3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head;
"To me be as it pleases God," she said.
"My soul shall praise and magnify his holy name."
Most highly favored maiden, Gloria!

4 Of her Immanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say,
"Most highly favored maiden." Gloria!

Text Information

• First Line: The angel Gabriel from heaven came
• Title: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
• Paraphraser: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 (alt.)
• Meter: 10 10 12 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Advent
• Source: Basque carol

Tune Information

• Name: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
• Meter: 10 10 12 10
• Key: f minor
• Source: Basque carol
• Copyright: Setting: © 1961 H. Freeman and Co., 95A St. George’s Rd., Brighton Sussex UK.