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 favored lady, gloria
 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"
 Then gently 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
 Of her, Emanuel, the Christ was born
 In Bethlehem all on a Christmas morn
 And everyone throughout the world forever said
 "Most highly favored lady, gloria"