504. Go Tell It on the Mountain

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]

Text Information
First Line: While shepherds kept their watching
Title: Go Tell It on the Mountain
Author (stanzas): John W. Work II, 1871-1925 (alt.)
Refrain First Line: Go tell it on the mountain
Meter: 78 76 76 76
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Spiritual Songs
Source: Negro Spiritual, refrain
Copyright: Text: From American Negro Songs and Spirituals. Copyright 1940 Mrs. John W. Work III. Used by permission.
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: GO TELL IT
Meter: 78 76 76 76
Key: G Major
Source: Negro Spiritual



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