Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) Meter: 10.10.12.7.3 Appears in 36 hymnals Topics: Other Saints and Festivals The Annunciation of our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary; Blessed Virgin Mary 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: Matthew 1:23 Used With Tune: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE Text Sources: Basque carol
The Angel Gabriel from heaven came