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Text:The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came
Paraphraser:Sabine Baring-Gould
Tune:GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
Harmonizer:Edgar Pettman

57. 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 blessed 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 God's 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
Paraphraser: Sabine Baring-Gould
Publication Date: 1996
Scripture:
Topic: Advent; Angels; Annunciation (3 more...)
Source: Basque carol
Tune Information
Name: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
Harmonizer: Edgar Pettman
Key: a minor
Source: Basque carol
Copyright: Harm. © E. H. Freeman Ltd.



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