Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#280

280. The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

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1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
"All hail," said he, "O lowly maiden Mary,"
"Most highly favored lady!" Gloria!

2 "For know a blessed Mother you shall be,
All generations praise continually,
Your 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 pleases 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
• Basque Title: Birjina gaztettobat zegoen
• Translator: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
• Meter: 10 10 12 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 7:14
  ;
  Luke 1:26-38
  ;
  Romans 8:19-20
• Topic: Mary; The Liturgical Year: Advent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year: The Annunciation of the Lord (March 25)
• Source: Trad. Basque Carol

Tune Information

• Name: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
• Arranger: Randall DeBruyn, b. 1947
• Meter: 10 10 12 10
• Key: f minor
• Source: Trad. Basque Carol Melody
• Copyright: Arr. © 1997, 1998, OCP