The angel Gabriel from heaven came
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flames
"All hail" said he to Holy Maiden Mary (to holy mary)
Most highly favoured maid (Most highly favoured maid)
Gloria (Gloria)
For know that blessed mother
thou shalt be (thou shalt be)
For generations laud and honour thee
Thy son shall be Emmanuel as is foretold
Most highly favoured maid (Most highly favoured maid)
Gloria (Gloria)
The gentle Mary neatly bowed her head
"To be, be as it pleaseth God" she said
"My soul shall hold and magnify His holy name"
Most highly favoured maid (Most highly favoured maid)
Gloria (Gloria)
Of her Emmanuel the Christ was born
His Bethlehem for all that Christmas morn
As everyone throughout the world will ever say
"Most highly favoured maid" (Most highly favoured maid)
"Gloria" (Gloria)
