Worship and Rejoice ‎#169

169. 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, "O lowly maiden Mary,"
Most highly favored Mary, gloria!

2 “For know a blessèd mother you shall be,
all generations praise continually,
your Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,"
Most highly favored Mary, gloria!

3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head.
“To me be as it pleases God,” she said.
“My soul shall laud and magnify God's holy name.”
Most highly favored Mary, 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 Mary, 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: 2003
• Scripture:
  Luke 1:26-38
• Source: Basque carol
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
• Arranger: Edgar Pettman, 1865-1943
• Arranger: John Wickham, 20th c.
• Meter: 10.10.12.10.
• Key: g minor
• Source: Basque melody
• Copyright: Music © 1955, Ren.1983 E.H. Freeman