The Angel Gabriel

The angel Gabriel The angel Gabriel from heaven came

With wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame

All hail said he thou lowly maiden Mary

Most highly favoured 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 favoured 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 favoured 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!