Traditional: The Angel Gabriel

The Angel Gabriel from heaven came, His wings as lifted snow, his eyes Flame; "O henceforth be thou lowly Maiden Mary, most Highly favoured lady, Gloria. Full know blessed mother thou shalt Be, all Generations laud and Honour thee; thy Son shall be Emmanuel, By seers foretold, most Highly favoured lady, Gloria." Then gentle Mary meekly bowed Her head; "Who liveth as his Praise and honour," she said; "my Soul shall laud magnify his Holy name, most Highly Favoured lady, Gloria." Of God Emmanuel the Christ was Born in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian Folk throughout the World will ever say, "Most Highly favoured Gloria."