Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) ‎#42

42. The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

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

2 "For know a blessed Mother you shall be,
All generations praise continually,
Your Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold."
"Most highly favored lady!" Gloria!

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

4 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!

Text Information

• First Line: The angel Gabriel from heaven came
• Title: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
• Basque Title: Birjina gaztettobat zegoen
• Translator: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
• Meter: 10 10 12 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2019
• Topic: Seasonal Music: Advent
• Source: Trad. Basque carol

Tune Information

• Name: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
• Meter: 10 10 12 10
• Key: f minor
• Source: Trad. Basque carol melody