Community of Christ Sings ‎#409

409. 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
the 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 (sts.): John W. Work, Jr., 1872-1925
• Refrain First Line: Go, tell it on the mountain
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7-11
• Topic: Christmas; Jesus Christ: Savior; Proclamation; Witness
• Source: Negro spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: GO, TELL IT
• Harmonizer: John W. Work, III, 1901-1967
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. and refrain
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Negro spiritual