Gabriel's Message
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His wings as drifted snow
His eyes as flame
"All hail" said he "thou lowly maiden Mary
Most highly favored lady," Gloria, Gloria
"For known a blessed mother thou shalt be
All generations laud and honor thee
By seers foretold
Most highly favored maid," Gloria, 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, Gloria
The song "Gabriel's Message" by Sting is a traditional Carol that tells the story of the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel came to Mary to reveal that she is going to give birth to the Messiah. The song begins with the description of the Angel Gabriel as he descends from heaven with wings as drifted snow and shining eyes as flames. The Angel greets Mary with the words "All hail" and addresses her as the "lowly maiden Mary," and tells her that she has been chosen to be the mother of the Savior.
The second stanza of the song centers on the Angel Gabriel's message to Mary. He tells her that her child will be known as Emanuel, as foretold by the seers of old. Mary is blessed to be the mother of the Savior, and all generations will honor and praise her. The Gloria refrain celebrates Mary's favor with God and the fact that she is indeed the "most highly favored lady."
The final stanza of the song depicts Mary's humble acceptance of the Angel's message. She bows her head in a meek and gentle manner and agrees to do as God pleases. Mary acknowledges that her soul will magnify and laud God's holy name. The Gloria refrain brings the song to a close, emphasizing the message of the song that Mary is the most highly favored of all women.
Overall, Sting's interpretation of this Carol is an insightful and artistic expression of the Christmas story, emphasizing Mary's important role and her humble acceptance of her place in God's plan.
Line by Line Meaning
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
A heavenly angel named Gabriel came down to earth
His wings as drifted snow
The angel's wings were very white, just like drifted snow
His eyes as flame
The angel's eyes were very bright, like a burning flame
"All hail" said he "thou lowly maiden Mary
The angel greeted Mary by saying "Hello", even though she was a humble maiden
Most highly favored lady, Gloria, Gloria
The angel called Mary a highly favored lady and this was cause for celebration
"For known a blessed mother thou shalt be
"You are going to be a blessed mother
All generations laud and honor thee
All generations will praise and honor you
Thy Son shall be Emanuel
Your son will be named Emanuel
By seers foretold
This has been predicted by prophets
Most highly favored maid, Gloria, Gloria
The angel again reminded Mary of her special status
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head
Mary was humble and bowed her head in reverence
"To me be as it pleaseth God," she said,
Mary accepted what God planned for her
"My soul shall laud and magnify His holy name."
Mary praised and magnified God's holy name with her whole being
Most highly favored lady, Gloria, Gloria
The angel repeated his recognition of Mary's favored status one last time
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: EDGAR PETTMAN, SABINE BARING-GOULD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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