Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Hymnal: Together in Song #302 (1999) Meter: 10.10.12.7.3 Topics: Advent; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Saints Days and Holy Days Anunciation of the Blessed Virgin; Saints Days and Holy Days Mary, the Mother of th Lord; Saints Days and Holy Days St Matthias; 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 Immanuel, 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, Immanuel, 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 1:28-38 Languages: English Tune Title: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
The angel Gabriel from heaven came