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Hayley Westenra
Hayley Westenra


Background information
Birth name Hayley Dee Westenra
Born April 10, 1987
Born place Christchurch, New Zealand
Genre(s) Classical
Pop
Celtic
Operatic Pop
Years active 2000—present
Label(s) Universal
Decca Music Group
Associated acts Celtic Woman
Website Website



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Hayley Westenra Lyrics

"Gabriel's Message" lyrics


(Traditional)

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 favour'd lady, Gloria!

'For known a blessed Mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honour thee,
Thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
Most highly favour'd lady, Gloria!

Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
'To me be as it pleaseth God', she said,
'My soul shall laud and magnify His holy name,
Most highly favour'd lady, Gloria!

Of her, Emmanuel the Christ, was born,
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
And everyone throughout the world will ever say:

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