Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #285 (2008) Meter: 10.10.11.10 Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Lyrics: 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 favoured lady.'
Gloria!
2 'For know a blessèd Mother thou shalt be,
all generations laud and honor thee,
thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold;
most highly favoured 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 his holy name':
most highly favoured 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! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Angels; Annunciation; Mary Languages: English Tune Title: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
The angel Gabriel from heaven came