Lyrics and translation Aled Jones - The Angel Gabriel

The Angel Gabriel

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 favoured lady"

Gloria!

For know a blessed mother thou shalt be
All generations laud and honour thee
Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold
Most highly favoured 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 favoured lady

Gloria!

Of her, Emmanuel, 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!

L'Ange Gabriel

L'Ange Gabriel est descendu du ciel
Ses ailes comme de la neige, ses yeux comme des flammes
"Salutations," dit-il, "toi, humble servante Marie
Dame très favorisée"

Gloire!

Car sache que tu seras une mère bénie
Toutes les générations te loueront et t'honoreront
Ton Fils sera Emmanuel, comme l'ont prédit les voyants
Dame très favorisée

Gloire!

Alors, Marie, douce et humble, baissa la tête
"Qu'il en soit ainsi selon la volonté de Dieu," dit-elle
"Mon âme louera et magnifiera son saint nom"
Dame très favorisée

Gloire!

D'elle, Emmanuel, le Christ est né
À Bethléem, un matin de Noël
Et les chrétiens du monde entier diront toujours
"Dame très favorisée"

Gloire!