Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#121

121. 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 brought us God's 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 (1901-1967)
• Refrain First Line: Go, tell it on the mountain
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.Ref.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Birth
• Source: American Negro Spiritual
• Copyright: Copyright © 1945 by Galaxy Music Corporation, New York. Used by permission.

Tune Information

• Name: [While shepherds kept their watching]
• Arranger: John W. Work
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.Ref.
• Incipit: 33216 51222 12323
• Key: F Major or modal