The angel Gabriel from heaven came,

[marycatelli]

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 Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
most highly favored 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 favored lady, Gloria!

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[asakiyume.livejournal.com]

*beautiful*

I feel like going and finding this sung... I think I'll do it on YouTube, now.

Here's one for you:

Star in the East:

Star in the East


Hail the blessed morn, see the great mediator
Down from the regions of glory descend
Shepherds go worship the babe in the manger
Love for his guard the bright angels attend.

Chorus:
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness and lend us Thine aid;
Star in the East, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer was laid.

Cold on His cradle the dewdrops are shining;
Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore Him in slumber reclining,
Wise Men and Shepherds before him do fall!

Chorus
Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion,
Odors of Edom and offerings divine?
Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine?

Chorus

Vainly we offer each ample oblation,
Vainly with gifts would His favor secure;
Richer by far is the heart's adoration,
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZj5brME9gQ&feature=related

[marycatelli]

Lovely hymn!