The Angel Gabriel

Basque Carol, with English words by Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould

arranged by John Raymond Howell

The angel Gabriel from heaven came,

his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;

"All hail," said he the lowly maiden Mary,

"most highly favored lady ." Gloria!

For known the blessed mother thou shall be

For generations laud and honor thee

My son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,

most highly favored lady." Gloria!

3 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 favored lady, Gloria!

4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born

In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,

and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say,

"Most highly favored lady." Gloria!