Worship in Song ‎#57

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:
  Luke 1:26-34
• Topic: Advent; Angels; Annunciation; Christmas; Story of Jesus; Nativity
• Source: Basque carol

Tune Information

• Name: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
• Harmonizer: Edgar Pettman
• Key: a minor
• Source: Basque carol
• Copyright: Harm. © E. H. Freeman Ltd.