Rejoice in the Lord ‎#224

224. 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: Anonymous
• Refrain First Line: Go, tell it on the mountain
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Source: American folk hymn, 19th century
• Copyright: Words and music from American Negro Songs by J. W. Work, used by permission
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: F Major
• Source: American Folk Tune
• Copyright: Words and music from American Negro Songs by J. W. Work, used by permission