African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#122

122. Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Refrain:
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born.

1 While shepherds kept their watching
O'er silent flocks by night,
Behold, throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light. [Refrain]

2 The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo! above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our Savior's birth. [Refrain]

3 Down in a lowly manger
Our humble Christ was born,
And God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds kept their watching
• Title: Go, Tell It on the Mountain
• Author: John W. Work, Jr., 1872-1925
• Refrain First Line: Go, tell it on the mountain
• Meter: 76.76. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:17
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Advent and Nativity; Christmas; Jesus: Advent and Nativity

Tune Information

• Name: GO TELL IT
• Arranger: John W. Work, III, 1901-1967
• Adapter: Robert O. Hoffelt, 1920-
• Meter: 76.76. with Refrain
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Traditional Spiritual
• Copyright: Used by permission of Mrs. John W. Work, III
• Notes: Now Public Domain