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Gabriel, That Angel Bright
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Gabriel, That Angel Bright by Nicholas O'Neill — Lyrics
Gabriel, that angel bright
Brighter than the sun is light,
From heaven to earth he took his flight.
Letare.
In Nazareth, that great city,
Before a maiden he kneeled on knee,
And said "Mary, God is with thee.
Letare."
"Hail, Mary, full of grace,
God is with thee and ever was;
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About Gabriel, That Angel Bright
This SATB setting of the traditional English Christmas text paints a vivid scene of the Annunciation. The angel Gabriel, described as brighter than the sun, descends to Nazareth to greet the Virgin Mary. The music captures the awe and wonder of this divine encounter, with the angel reassuring Mary of God's favor and the miraculous conception to come. The recurring Latin refrain 'Letare' ('Rejoice') underscores the joyous nature of this pivotal moment in Christian tradition. Nicholas O'Neill's arrangement would be a fitting addition to any Christmas service or concert programme, offering both textual clarity and musical expressiveness.
