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The Angel Gabriel |
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(one verse introduction)
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 know a blessed Mother thou shalt
be,
all generations praise and honor 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 praise 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 favored lady,"
Gloria!
Words: Basque carol
paraphrased by Sabine Baring-Gould (19thC)
Music: Gabriel's Message Basque carol
Arrangement: E. Barsabe (21stC)