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 know 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 gently 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
And everyone throughout the world forever said
"Most highly favored lady, gloria"