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Gabriel from God
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Gabriel from God by Tim Pratt — Lyrics
The angel Gabriel
from God was sent to Galilee,
unto a virgin fair and free,
whose name was called Mary;
and when the angel to her came,
he fell down on his knee,
and looking up into her face,
he said, “All hail Mary”.
Then sing we all,
both great and small:
Nowell, nowell, nowell;
we may rejoice
to hear the voice
of the angel Gabriel.
“Mary,” he said,
“be not afraid,
I am just as you see.
The power of the Holy Ghost
will come to you thro’ me.
You are the one to bear a child,
as God says it will be:
his own dear son
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About Gabriel from God
A bright and joyful SATB anthem, Gabriel from God retells the Annunciation story with vibrant choral writing. The voices move with energy, celebrating the angel Gabriel’s message to Mary. The text, in English, captures the wonder and reassurance of the divine announcement, building to a repeated, exultant “Nowell, nowell, nowell.” This sacred Christmas carol offers a delightful and accessible setting for choirs looking to embrace the festive season with a narrative of hope and peace. The piece is well-suited for congregational singing or a festival setting, conveying the Good News with clear, melodic lines and a celebratory spirit.
