Gabriel's Message

The angel Gabriel from heaven came
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame
All hail, said he, thou lowly virgin Mary
Most highly favoured, most highly favoured
Gloria
For known a blessed mother thou shalt be
All generations laud and honour thee
Thy son shall be Emmanuel, thy seed's foretold
Most highly favoured lady, most highly favoured
Gloria
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head
To Mary as her blessed God she said
My soul shall laud and magnify His Holy Name
Most highly favoured lady, most highly favoured
Gloria
Of her Emmanuel the Christ was born
In Bethlehem upon a Christmas morn
And grace shone from above, so all would ever sing
Most highly favoured lady, most highly favoured
Gloria