Gabriel's Message
Heaven's Message to Mary: A Timeless Tale of Blessings
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The angel Gabriel from heaven came
The angel Gabriel came from heaven.
His wings as drifted snow
Describes Gabriel's wings as white as drifted snow.
His eyes as flame
Depicts Gabriel's eyes as fiery, intense, or passionate.
"All hail" said he "thou lowly maiden Mary,
Gabriel greets Mary, acknowledging her as a humble maiden.
Most highly favoured maid," Gloria!
Gabriel praises Mary as the most highly favored maiden, and "Gloria" signifies glory or praise.
"For known a blessed mother thou shalt be,
Gabriel informs Mary that she will be a blessed mother, honored by all generations.
All generations laud and honor thee,
People will praise and honor Mary throughout time.
Thy Son shall be Emanuel,
Mary's son will be named Emanuel, a prophesied figure.
By seers foretold
Refers to the seers who predicted the coming of Mary's son.
Most highly favoured maid," Gloria!
Reiterates Mary as the highly favored maiden, with "Gloria" expressing praise.
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head
Mary humbly bows her head, accepting God's will.
"To me be as it pleaseth God," she said,
Mary expresses acceptance of God's plan for her.
"My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name."
Mary declares her soul will praise and magnify God's holy name.
Most highly favoured maid Gloria!
Reaffirms Mary as the highly favored maiden, with "Gloria" signifying praise.
Of her Emanuel, the Christ was born
The Christ, Emanuel, is born to Mary.
In Bethlehem all on a Christmas morn
Specifies the location and time of Christ's birth in Bethlehem on Christmas morning.
And everyone throughout the world forever saved
Declares that everyone in the world is forever saved through the birth of Christ.
Most highly favoured maid Gloria!
Reiterates Mary as the highly favored maiden, with "Gloria" expressing praise.
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