Go Tell It On the Mountain

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Go Tell It On the Mountain is a jubilant African-American Spiritual song. It was written by John Wesley Work Jr. dating back to at least 1865. It is considered  a Christmas carol because it proclaims the Nativity of Jesus. I enjoy this song - not only because it has a lively melody, but also because it conveys a zeal and urgency to declare to EVERYONE the Good News that Jesus Christ has come.
Below I've copied the lyrics that give details of the Christmas story. At the end of this post you will find a link so you may listen to a joyful children's choir singing Go Tell It On the Mountain.

Go Tell It On the Mountain Lyrics
Refrain
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light.
Refrain
The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Savior’s birth.
Refrain
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessèd Christmas morn.
Refrain

Here is the link to listen to a children's choir singing Go Tell It On the Mountain  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_3psWHTW6Y&feature=related

Have a joy-filled Christmas and "go" and tell everyone that Jesus Christ is born!

Comments

Carol said…
I've always loved this carol. Maybe it is because my roots are in the South. Carol
December 21, 2011 at 8:46 PM
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