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 favored lady, Gloria
For known a blessed mother thou shalt be
All generations laud and honor thee
Thy Son shall be Emanuel by seers foretold
Most highly favored lady, 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 favored lady, Gloria
Of her Emanuel, the Christ was born
In Bethlehem all on a Christmas morn
This holy man throughout the world forever say
Most highly favored lady, Gloria, Gloria, Gloria
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