Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #634 (2000) Meter: 10.10.12.10 Topics: Year A Advent 3 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 known a blessèd Mother thou shalt be.
All generations laud and honour 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 favoured lady.' Gloria! Scripture: Luke 1:2 Languages: English Tune Title: BIRJINA GAZTETTOBAT ZETOEN
The angel Gabriel from heaven came