GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
Basque carol paraphrased by S. Baring-Gould

1
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
His wings as drifted snow his eyes as flame
"All hail" said he "thou 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 Emanuel, 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 his holy name."
Most highly favored lady. Gloria!
4
Of her, Emanuel, 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."

Based on Angelus ad Virginem, Latin 13-14th c.
Alternate titles: "The Angel Gabriel," "The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came."
Compare with The Angel Gabriel from God Was Sent, The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came.

From www.hymnsandcarolsof christmas.com

Performed by Sting on "A Very Special Christmas."