Sing for Joy ‎#1

1. The Annunciation

1 One day while Mary knelt in prayer
She saw an angel standing there.
His glory filled the dwelling place.
He said to her, "Hail, full of Grace!"

2 Now Mary feared and bowed her head,
"Oh, do not hear," the angel said,
"For God shall send His Son to thee.
His holy Mother, thou shalt be."

3 Then Mary spoke the blessed word:
"Behold the Handmaid of the Lord.
As thou hast said, so be it done."
The Son of God became her Son.

Text Information

• First Line: One day while Mary knelt in prayer
• Title: The Annunciation
• Author: F. Abair
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Topic: Advent; Saints' Days; Annunciation
• Copyright: Words reprinted by permission of the copyright owners, Gregorian Institute of america
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CONDITOR LAME
• Harmonizer: Winfred Douglas
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Harm. reprinted by permission of The Church Pension Fund