Author: Gracia Grindal, 1943- Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #94 (2007) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 To a maid engaged to Joseph,
The angel Gabriel came.
“Fear not,” the angel told her,
“I come to bring good news.
Good news I come to tell you,
Good news, I say, good news.
2 “For you are highly favored
By God, the Lord of all,
Who even now is with you,
You are on earth most blest,
You are most blest, most blessed;
God chose you, you are blest!”
3 But Mary was most troubled
To hear the angel’s word.
What was the angel saying?
It troubled her to hear,
To hear the angel’s message,
It troubled her to hear.
4 “Fear not, for God is with you,
And you shall bear a child.
His name shall be called Jesus,
God’s offspring from on high.
And He shall reign forever,
Forever reign on high.”
5 “How shall this be?” said Mary,
“I am not yet a wife.”
The angel answered quickly,
“The pow'r of the Most High
Will come upon you shortly;
Your child shall be God’s child.”
6 As Mary heard the angel,
She wondered at his words.
“Behold, I am your handmaid,”
She said unto her God.
“So be it, I am ready
According to your Word.” Topics: Advent; Advent; Jesus Christ Scripture: Luke 1:28 Languages: English Tune Title: ANNUNCIATION
To a Maid Engaged to Joseph