Gabriel's Message

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 favoured lady, Gloria!

For known a blessed Mother thou shalt be,

All generations laud and honor thee

Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold

Most highly favoured lady, Gloria

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 favoured lady, Gloria

Of her Emmanuel, the Christ was born

In Bethlehem all on a Christmas morn

And everyone through out the world will ever say

Most highly favoured lady Gloria