The Angel Gabriel

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!

'For known a blessed Mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honour thee,
Thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold;
Most highly favored lady'
Gloria!

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 favored lady
Gloria

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