The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came
Words: paraphrased by Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924), alt
Tune: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE, Traditional Basque carol

The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
With wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
"All hail said he, O lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favored lady." Gloria!

"For know a blessed mother you shall be,
All generations laud and honor thee;
Your son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
Most highly favored lady." Gloria!

Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head;
"To me be as it pleases God," she said.
"My soul shall laud and magnify God’s holy name."
Most highly favored lady." Gloria!

Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem all on a Christmas morn,
And Christian folk through-out the world will ever say;
"Most highly favored lady." Gloria!