Today's music 'Gabriel's Message', arranged by Paul Sharman, is a Basque Christmas carol that relays the story of the angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary to tell her that she would become the mother of Jesus. 1. 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! 2. “For known a blessèd mother thou shalt be; All generations laud and honor thee: Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold. M

Try not to get chills hearing this carol… 😍 This is ‘Gabriel’s Message’, a traditional Christmas folk carol with origins that can be traced to 13th-century Basque Country, performed by the Choir of St Bartholomew the Great under the direction of Rupert Gough. Watch the full performance on @globalplayer. | Classic FM