Go Tell It On The Mountain
2.19 - Simon And Garfunkel Lyrics
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Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Jesus Christ is born
Down the lonely manger
The humble Christ was born
That blessed Christmas morn
Hallelujah!
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Jesus Christ is born
While shepherds kept their watch
O'er silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shown a holy light
Hallelujah!
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Jesus Christ is born
Down the lonely manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent salvation
That blessed Christmas morn
Hallelujah!
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Jesus Christ is born
Jesus Christ is born
The song "Go Tell It On The Mountain" is a classic Christmas spiritual that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The song begins with a joyful hallelujah as the singers urge others to spread the word that Jesus Christ is born. The chorus repeats the phrase "Go tell it on the mountain" as a metaphor for spreading the good news far and wide. The verses describe the scene of Jesus' birth in a manger and the appearance of a holy light in the sky.
The first verse sets the scene of Jesus' birth and the message of salvation that it brings. The second verse mentions the shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night and seeing a holy light in the heavens. The chorus is repeated after each verse to drive home the message of spreading the word about Jesus' birth.
Overall, the song is a joyful celebration of the Christian faith and the birth of Jesus Christ. Its catchy melody and call-and-response structure make it a beloved classic that is often sung in churches and holiday celebrations around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hallelujah!
An exclamation of praise or thanksgiving
Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the news of Jesus' birth and salvation
Over the hills and everywhere
Far and wide, to every corner of the world
Jesus Christ is born
The Savior has been born in Bethlehem
Down the lonely manger
In the quiet and humble stable
The humble Christ was born
Jesus, the Son of God, was born in poverty
And God sent salvation
Through the birth of Jesus, God provided a way for humanity to be saved
That blessed Christmas morn
On the joyful morning of Jesus' birth
While shepherds kept their watch
As the shepherds were guarding their sheep
O'er silent flocks by night
Amidst the peaceful and quiet darkness
Behold throughout the heavens
Suddenly, the entire sky was filled with something amazing
There shown a holy light
A divine and radiating light illuminated the sky
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Written by: Arthur Garfunkel, Paul Simon, DP
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