Lyrics:

The Angel Gabriel
Tune Basque traditional, Words S. Baring-Gould 1834-1924
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The angel Gabriel from heaven came
His wings a drifted snow, his eyes a 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 an 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!