Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Appears in 36 hymnals Matching Instances: 33 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 favored lady."
Gloria!
2 "For know, a blessed 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 pleaseth 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: Advent; Angels; Annunciation; Christmas; Story of Jesus; Nativity Scripture: Luke 1:26-34 Used With Tune: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE Text Sources: Basque carol
The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came