Ancient and Modern ‎#85

85. 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
• Basque Title: Birjina gaztetto bat zegoen
• Paraphraser: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924)
• Meter: 10 10 12 7 3
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 1:23
  ;
  Luke 1:26-38
• Topic: Angels; Annunciation; Christmas; Church Year: Advent; Church Year: Christmas; Jesus: Names and images for; Mary; Other Saints and Festivals: The Annunciation of our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary; The Fourth Sunday of Advent: Year B; Blessed Virgin Mary
• Source: Basque carol
• Notes: The word 'Gloria' may optionally be sung in unison.

Tune Information

• Name: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
• Arranger: Charles Edgar Pettman (1866-1943)
• Meter: 10 10 12 7 3
• Key: g minor
• Source: Basque traditional carol
• Copyright: Arrangement: © 1922 H. Freeman & Co. Reproduced by permission of Faber Music Ltd. All rights reserved.