The Hymnal 1982 ‎#266

266. Gabriel of high degree

Text Information

• First Line: Gabriel of high degree
• Adapter: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944
• Refrain First Line: Nova, nova
• Meter: Irr. with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Holy Days and Various Occasions: The Annunciation (March 25)
• Source: Hunterian MS. 83, 15th cent.
• Copyright: © 1982, Carl P. Daw, Jr.
• Notes: The following burden and final line may be used with each stanza: "Tidings! Tidings! Promise of salvation!" and "Tidings! Tidings!"

Tune Information

• Name: NOVA, NOVA
• Harmonizer: Jack W. Burnam, b. 1946
• Meter: Irr. with refrain
• Key: A Major
• Source: Hunterain MS., 15th cent. (melody)