Go Tell It On The Mountain
The Robert Shaw Chorale and Orchestra Lyrics
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Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
Mary had a baby
It was born on Christmas day
The wise men came a running
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
Shepard's watched their flocks
On that wintery night
While angels sang from heaven
Underneath that glorious light
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
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
Go tell it on the mountain
"Go Tell It on the Mountain" is a classic Christmas spiritual song that has been performed by numerous artists over the years. The song encourages the spreading of the good news about the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics are about Mary giving birth to Jesus on Christmas day, and wise men and shepherds coming to see the baby. The chorus "Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere, go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born" is a call to action for all to share the joyful message of the birth of Jesus.
The song's message about spreading the good news of Jesus's birth is timeless and still resonates with people today. The reference to the shepherds watching their flocks at night and the angels singing in the heavens adds to the song's beauty and power. The song's simple and catchy melody makes it easy to remember and sing along with, which is why it's still a popular choice for choirs and church services.
Line by Line Meaning
Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the message far and wide
Over the hills and everywhere
Let it reach every nook and corner
Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the message far and wide
That Jesus Christ is born
Let the people know that the savior has arrived
Mary had a baby
The mother of Jesus gave birth
It was born on Christmas day
The miraculous birth happened on the holy day
The wise men came a running
The learned ones arrived in haste
To see where Jesus lay
To find the place where the divine child was resting
Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the message far and wide
Over the hills and everywhere
Let it reach every nook and corner
Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the message far and wide
That Jesus Christ is born
Let the people know that the savior has arrived
Shepherd's watched their flocks
The keepers of the sheep were vigilant
On that wintery night
The cold evening when it all happened
While angels sang from heaven
The divine beings were exulting from the skies
Underneath that glorious light
In the magnificent radiance of the divine presence
Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the message far and wide
Over the hills and everywhere
Let it reach every nook and corner
Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the message far and wide
That Jesus Christ is born
Let the people know that the savior has arrived
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Derric Johnson, TRAD TRAD, TRAD
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