The story of the angel Gabriel features prominently in several religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Gabriel is often depicted as a messenger of God, delivering important revelations, prophecies, and guidance to various prophets and individuals.
In Christianity, Gabriel is perhaps most famously known for his role in announcing the impending birth of Jesus Christ to the Virgin Mary. According to the Gospel of Luke, Gabriel appears to Mary, greeting her with the words “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” He then informs her that she will conceive and bear a son, whom she shall name Jesus, who will be called the Son of the Most High. This announcement marks the beginning of the Nativity story and the incarnation of Jesus.
In Islam, Gabriel, known as Jibril in Arabic, plays a significant role as the angel who revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad over a period of approximately 23 years. According to Islamic tradition, Gabriel appeared to Muhammad in a cave near Mecca, instructing him to “Recite!” which initiated the process of revelation.
Additionally, Gabriel is believed to have delivered messages to other prophets in both Christian and Islamic traditions, including Daniel in the Old Testament and Zechariah in the New Testament.
Overall, the story of the angel Gabriel is one of divine communication and guidance, serving as a messenger of God to convey important revelations and instructions to various prophets and individuals throughout religious history.
The band Genesis’ was fronted by the singer Peter Gabriel. Their song, Suppers Ready, is a voyage through the history of mankind starting with two halves of the same soul in their living room at home – together again having been separated as Adam and Eve were in the Beginning. It runs through history showing the different lives these people have lived apart from each other from great and bloody battles (wandering in the chaos) through to modern day (Churchill mum diddly washing and dad diddly office). Through all of those lives they have learnt difficult and bloody lessons and came to realize that the path of God within them was the only path. Once that was known both could reunite (can’t you feel our souls ignite) The life cycle was complete and they could achieve their personal revelation as described in the Bible and enter the New Jerusalem.
Suppers Ready refers to the Last Supper at which a goblet was used which would later hold the blood of Christ. A goblet later brought to the UK by Joseph of Arimathea and revered throughout history as the Holy Grail. At Christ’s second coming it will be used to cleanse the waters of the world and herald the second coming. A second coming that will be heralded by Christ’s personal messenger angel – Gabriel.
{Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Flute Solos]
{Female Vocals]
And it’s hello babe, with your guardian eyes so blue
Hey my baby, don’t you know all love is true
[Verse 1]
In tales of old, in stories grand,
A messenger from heaven’s hand.
Gabriel, the angel bright,
Bearer of revelations, showing us the light.
[Chorus]
Gabriel, oh messenger divine,
Bringing words from the divine.
To prophets, to Mary, in whispers true,
Guiding hearts with words anew.
[Break]
[Flute Solos]
And it’s hello babe, with your guardian eyes so blue
Hey my baby, don’t you know all love is true
[Verse 2]
In Bethlehem’s night, a virgin fair,
Gabriel’s voice pierced the air.
“Hail, favored one! The Lord is near,”
Announcing the Savior, without fear.
[Chorus]
Gabriel, oh messenger divine,
Bringing words from the divine.
To prophets, to Mary, in whispers true,
Guiding hearts with words anew.
[Break]
[Instrumental]
[Acapella]
And it’s hello babe, with your guardian eyes so blue
Hey my baby, don’t you know all love is true
[Verse 3]
In the cave of Hira, in silence deep,
Muhammad heard Gabriel’s sweet keep.
“Recite!” he said, to the Prophet’s ear,
Revealing truths, to all who hear.
[Chorus]
Gabriel, oh messenger divine,
Bringing words from the divine.
To prophets, to Mary, in whispers true,
Guiding hearts with words anew.
[Bridge]
From Judaism to Christianity’s light,
Islam’s revelation, shining bright.
Gabriel’s wings, spanning all,
Messenger of God, at creation’s call.
[Break]
[Acapella]
And it’s hello babe, with your guardian eyes so blue
Hey my baby, don’t you know all love is true
Gabriel, Gabriel, Gabriel,
[Chorus]
Gabriel, oh messenger divine,
Bringing words from the divine.
To prophets, to Mary, in whispers true,
Guiding hearts with words anew.
Gabriel, oh messenger divine,
Tingling my spine, fine, fine, fine
[Outro]
In tales of faith, in stories told,
Gabriel’s message, for hearts to hold.
Divine communication, across the span,
Gabriel, the messenger, of God’s grand plan.
Gabriel, Ohhhh, Gabriel
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[Silence]