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Thread #3360   Message #16624
Posted By: nonie
24-Nov-97 - 09:01 PM
Thread Name: Lyr ADD: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
Subject: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven came
Anyone know anything about an Xmas/Annunciation song that goes something like this?

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven came;
His wings like drifts of snow, his eyes of flame;
"All hail," said he, "O holy maid Mary,
O highly favored lady; Gloria!"
...
The gentle Mary she bowed down her head;
"To me be as it pleases God," she said.
"My soul shall own and magnify his holy name,
O highly favored lady; Gloria!"
etc.

It turned up on MTV sung by Sting for a particular Xmas benefit album, and I have no idea whether he wrote the bloody thing or whether it's got a history. Any takers?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojelXkBUpMo