Companions All Sing Loudly Lyrics

1. Companions, all sing loudly in praise of Mary dear,
Look up and bear each proudly, the day of days is near.
On high 'twas told this story, that Mary but a maid,
Should bear the King of Glory in lowliness arrayed.

2. Say, Mary of salvation who brought these tidings nigh,
This news of exhaltation, whence comes it us anigh?
The angel Gabriel spake us on entering this house,
That God should not forsake us, but ransom by his cross.

3. Believest thou the angel, Oh Mary tell us true,
What answer gav'st thou Gabr'il of joy for that ye knew?
The Lord of Heaven be praised both now and ever more,
Let songs of joy be raised, come hither and adore.