Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#265

265. The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
with wings as drifted snow, with eyes as flame:
"All hail to thee, O lowly maiden Mary,
most highly favored lady," Gloria!

2 "For know a blessed Mother thou shalt be,
all generations laud and honor thee;
thy 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 pleaseth God," she said,
"My soul shall laud and magnify God's 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
• Paraphaser: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
• Meter: 10 10 12 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Advent; Angels
• Source: Basque carol

Tune Information

• Name: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
• Arranger: C. Edgar Pettman, 1865-1943
• Arranger: John Wickham
• Meter: 10 10 12 10
• Key: g minor
• Source: Basque carol
• Copyright: Arr. © 1955, 1983 E. H. Freeman, Ltd., admin. Glenwood Music Corp.