Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 10.10.12.10 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1:39-55 Refrain First Line: Gloria! Lyrics: 1 The angel Gabriel from Heaven came,
His wings as drifted snow, with eyes as flame;
“All hail to thee, O lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favored 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 favored lady,” Gloria!
3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
“To me be as it pleases 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!
Topics: Mary, Mother of Our Lord; Advent Used With Tune: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE Text Sources: Basque carol
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came