Go Tell It
Bishop T.D. Jakes and the Potter's House Mass Choir Lyrics

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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
O'er their silent flocks night
Behold throughout the heavens

There shone a Holy light

Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
On that blessed Christmas morn

Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go tell it on the mountain (8x)

Tell it (repeat)

On the mountain
In the valley
Over the hills, everywhere

Go tell it on the mountain (3x)
Tell it!

Overall Meaning

The song "Go Tell It on the Mountain" is a joyful hymn that speaks of the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics encourage believers to share the good news of Christ's birth from the mountaintops to the valleys, from the hills to the streets - everywhere. The song calls for a spreading of the gospel, so that all may be aware that Christ, the Son of God, has come to bring salvation. The birth of Jesus Christ is proclaimed as a holy event, with the shepherds watching over their flocks on that silent night, when a bright light shone throughout the heavens, signaling the arrival of the savior. The humble birth of Christ in a lowly manger is declared to be the beginning of God's promise of salvation to humanity. The song is not only a declaration of joy for the birth of Jesus but also a call to action for believers to share the good news of salvation.

Line by Line Meaning

Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the good news of Jesus Christ far and wide

Over the hills and everywhere
Let the message reach all corners of the world

That Jesus Christ is born
Announce the birth of the Savior

While shepherds kept their watching
When the shepherds were keeping watch over their flocks

O'er their silent flocks night
On a peaceful night while their flocks were sleeping

Behold throughout the heavens
Suddenly, a holy and illuminating light appeared in the sky

There shone a Holy light
A bright and pure light illuminated the surroundings

Down in a lowly manger
Jesus was born in a humble and simple place, a manger

The humble Christ was born
Christ was born as a humble servant of God

And God sent us salvation
God sent Jesus Christ to bring salvation to all mankind

On that blessed Christmas morn
On the morning of Jesus' birth, a blessed, transformative event