The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame. All hail, said he, the lowly maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady, Gloria. O known, thou blessed mother, thou shalt be, all generations laud and honour thee. Thy son shall be Immanuel, thy sins foretold, most highly favoured lady, Gloria. Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head, for me be as it pleaseth God, she said. My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name, most highly favoured lady, Gloria. Of her Immanuel 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. *
