[Verse 1]
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The Angel Gabriel from heaven came,
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his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
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“All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary,
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most highly favoured lady.”
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Glo ria!
[Verse 2]
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“For known a blessèd Mother thou shalt be,
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all generations laud and honour thee,
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thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold;
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most highly favoured lady.”
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Glo ria!
[Verse 3]
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Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
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“To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said,
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“My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name”:
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most highly favoured lady.
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Glo ria!
[Verse 4]
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Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ was born
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in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas mom,
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and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say
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most highly favoured lady.
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Glo ria!