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Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #224 (1990) Meter: Irregular First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: 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 our humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: Free Offer of the Gospel Scripture: Luke 2:8-17 Languages: English Tune Title: GO TELL IT
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Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #224 (1985) Meter: Irregular First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: 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) Languages: English Tune Title: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
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Go Tell It on the Mountain

Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #239 (1993) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: 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 the baby’s birth. [Refrain] 3 Down in a lowly manger the humble babe was born, and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: Jewish and Christian Teachings Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUTNAIN
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Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work, Jr., 1872-1925 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #242 (2015) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: 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 high above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior's birth. [Refrain] 3 And lo, when they had heard it, They all bowed down and prayed; They traveled on together To where the Babe was laid. [Refrain] 4 Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Spiritual; The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 18:3 Languages: English Tune Title: GO TELL IT
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Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work Jr. Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #251 (1989) Meter: Irregular with refrain First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: 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 shown a holy light. (Refrain) 2 The shepherds feared and trembled, when lo! above the earth, rang out the angel chorus that hailed the 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) Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Closing Hymns; Jesus Christ; Testimony and Witness Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Languages: English Tune Title: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
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Go Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work Jr., 1871-1925 Hymnal: Voices Together #252 (2020) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: 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] Topics: Heritage African American Scripture: Isaiah 40:9 Tune Title: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
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Go Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work, Jr., 1871-1925 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #253 (2012) First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: 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 lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And God set us salvation That blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Season; Epiphany of the Lord; Children's Hymns; Spirituals Scripture: Luke 2:6-18 Languages: English Tune Title: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
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Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work, Jr. Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #258 (1997) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: 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! thro'out 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 brought us God's salvation That blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Birth Languages: English Tune Title: GO TELL IT
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Go Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work, Jr., 1871-1925 Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #263 (2018) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: 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 the 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] Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Christmas; Christian Year Christmas; Spirituals Scripture: Luke 2:6-18 Languages: English Tune Title: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
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Go Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work Jr., 1872-1925 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #290 (2006) Meter: 7.8.7.6.7.6.7.6 First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: 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] Topics: Christmas; Songs for Children; Christmas; Witness Languages: English Tune Title: GO TELL IT
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