The Worshipbook ‎#380

380. 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 (stanzas): John W. Work, Jr. (1871-1925) (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Go, tell it on the mountain
• Meter: P.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:6-7
• Topic: Christian Year: Christmas; Christian Year: Epiphany; Other Observances: Mission
• Source: Negro spiritual (refrain)
• Copyright: From American Negro Songs and Spirituals, by John W. Work III, copyright 1940 by John W. Work III
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GO TELL IT
• Arranger: Hugh Porter (1958)
• Meter: P.M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Negro Spiritual
• Copyright: Words and music altered from American Negro Songs and Spirituals, by John W. Work III, copyright 1940 by John W. Work III; used by permission.