Go Tell It On The Mountain
Gaither Homecoming Lyrics
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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
There shone a holy light.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Savior's birth.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessèd 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" is a Christian folk song that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The song encourages people to spread the news that Christ was born and that He is the Savior. The opening lines of the song urge listeners to go out and tell others about the good news: "Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere, go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born."
The first verse describes the scene of the shepherds watching their flocks in the night when they suddenly see a bright light in the heavens announcing the birth of Jesus. The second verse describes the shepherds' fear and trembling as they hear angels singing and praising God for the birth of the Savior. The third verse takes the listener down to the manger where Christ was born, reminding us that He came to earth in a lowly state to bring salvation to all.
The repetitive chorus emphasizes the importance of spreading the news, urging listeners to "go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere."
Overall, the song is a call to action for Christians to share their faith with others and to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ as the ultimate gift of salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Spread the good news high and low with great fervor.
Over the hills and everywhere
Make sure that everyone, far and wide, hears the message.
That Jesus Christ is born.
The Savior has come into the world, bringing great joy and salvation to all.
While shepherds kept their watching
As the shepherds kept a close eye on their flock,
Over silent flocks by night
Quietly protecting their animals under the cover of darkness.
Behold throughout the heavens
All of a sudden, the sky was lit up with an extraordinary sight,
There shone a holy light.
A sacred, divine light was shining, indicating that something very special had occurred.
The shepherds feared and trembled,
The shepherds were filled with awe and trepidation,
When lo! above the earth,
When suddenly, in the sky above them,
Rang out the angels chorus
The angelic choir began to sing,
That hailed the Savior's birth.
Celebrating and announcing the remarkable event of the Savior's arrival to the world.
Down in a lowly manger
In a simple, humble stable,
The humble Christ was born
Jesus, the embodiment of humility and love, was brought into the world.
And God sent us salvation
God gave us the ultimate gift of salvation,
That blessèd Christmas morn.
On that special, God-blessed morning when Jesus was born.
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Written by: Traditional
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