The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#29

29. 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.

2 The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed our Savior's birth.

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

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds kept their watching
• Title: Go, Tell It on the Mountain
• Author (stanzas): John W. Work II, 1872-1925
• Refrain First Line: Go, tell it on the mountain
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-20

Tune Information

• Name: GO TELL IT
• Arranger: John W. Work III (1940)
• Harmonizer and Adapter: Melva W. Costen (1987)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain
• Key: F Major
• Source: African-American spiritual
• Copyright: Music: Harmonization and adaptation © 1989 by Melva Wilson Costen. All rights reserved. Used by permission.