The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
With wings as drifted snow, with eyes as flame:
"All hail to thee, O lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favoured lady." Gloria!

"For know 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!

Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head;
"To me be as it pleaseth God," she said.
"My soul shall laud and magnify God's 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!

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