Lutheran Service Book ‎#388

388. Go Tell It on the Mountain

Refrain:
Go tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and ev'rywhere;
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 lonely 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 (stanzas): John W. Work II, 1873-1925 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Go tell it on the mountain
• Meter: 78 76 76 76
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7-20
  ;
  Isaiah 40:9-11
• Topic: African American spiritual; Mission and Witness
• Source: African American spiritual (Refrain)

Tune Information

• Name: GO TELL IT
• Arranger: Hugh Porter, 1897-1960
• Meter: 78 76 76 76
• Key: G Major
• Source: African American spiritual