Gabriel's Message - Traditional Basque Carol arr. Jim Clements Songtext
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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!

Gloria

"For known a blessed Mother thou shalt be
All generations laud and honour thee
Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold"
Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!


Gloria
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 Christian folk throughout the world will ever say
Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!


Gloria
Gloria
Gloria