Well 2020 is approaching fast, I must admit I cannot believe how fast 2019 has gone!
My chosen carol for today is Gabriel’s Message which is based on The Magnificat and is believed to have been composed in the 13th century.
Gabriel’s Message
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 known 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!
Basque Carol
paraphrased by Sabine Baring-Gould
Lady Book Dragon 