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Text:Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Adapter:John W. Work, Jr.
Tune:GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Arranger:William Farley Smith

167. 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 the 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
Adapter: John W. Work, Jr. (1907)
Refrain First Line: Go, tell it on the mountain
Meter: Irr. w. refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture:
Topic: God Known in Jesus Christ: Birth; Christian Year: Christmas; Jesus Christ (2 more...)
Source: African-American spiritual
Tune Information
Name: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Arranger: William Farley Smith (1986)
Meter: Irr. w. refrain
Key: F Major
Source: African-American spiritual



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