Christian Worship ‎#328

328. The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
"All hail," said he to meek and lowly Mary,
"most highly favored maiden." Gloria!

2 "I come from heav'n to tell the Lord's decree:
a blessed virgin mother you shall be.
Your Son shall be Immanuel, by seers foretold,
most highly favored maiden." Gloria!

3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head;
"To me be as it pleases God," she said.
"My soul shall praise and magnify his holy name."
Most highly favored maiden, Gloria!

4 Of her, Immanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say,
"Most highly favored maiden." Gloria!

Text Information

• First Line: The angel Gabriel from heaven came
• Title: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
• Paraphraser: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 (alt.)
• Meter: 10 10 12 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Luke 1:26-38
  ;
  Isaiah 7:14
• Topic: Advent
• Source: Basque, c. 18th cent.
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
• Arranger: C. Edgar Pettman, 1865-1943
• Arranger: John Wickham
• Meter: 10 10 12 10
• Key: f minor
• Source: Basque, c. 18th cent.
• Copyright: Setting © 1955 E. H. Freeman Lted. Copyright Renewed. All rights administered by Sony Music Publishing LLC