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Text:The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
Translator:Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924)
Tune:GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
Media:MIDI file

55. 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 favored lady, Gloria!

2. For know a blessèd 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!

Text Information
First Line: The angel Gabriel from Heaven came
Title: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
Translator: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924)
Meter: 10.10.12.10
Language: English
Source: Basque carol
Copyright: Courtesy of the Cyber Hymnal™
Tune Information
Name: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
Meter: 10.10.12.10
Incipit: 51324 32125 51324
Key: g minor
Source: Basque carol
Copyright: Courtesy of the Cyber Hymnal™



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