Hymns of the Saints ‎#249

249. Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds kept their watching
• Title: Go, Tell It on the Mountain
• Stanzas by: John W. Work, Jr., 1872-1925
• Refrain First Line: Go, tell it on the mountain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Scripture:
  Luke 1:30-33
  ;
  Luke 2:7-11
• Topic: Christmas; Christ's Humanity; Hope; Incarnation; Joy
• Source: American Folk Hymn

Tune Information

• Name: GO TELL IT
• Harmonizer: John W. Work, III, 1901-1967
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Source: American Folk Melody
• Copyright: Text and tune from American Negro Songs and Spirituals. Used by permission of Mrs. John W. Work, III.