This Far By Faith ‎#52

52. 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: John W. Work Jr., 1871-1925 (Stanzas, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Go tell it on the mountain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-20
• Topic: Christmas; Songs for Children; Witness
• Source: African American spiritual, refrain

Tune Information

• Name: GO TELL IT
• Key: G Major
• Source: African American spiritual