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Authoritative information about the hymn text Go, Tell It on the Mountain, with lyrics, PDF files, printable scores, MIDI files, audio recordings, piano resources, and products for worship planners.
"Go Tell It on the Mountain" is an African-American spiritual song, compiled by John Wesley Work, Jr., dating back to at least 1865, that has been sung and recorded by many gospel and secular performers. It is considered a Christmas carol because its lyrics celebrate the Nativity of Jesus.
21 lis 2023 · Explore the story behind 'Go Tell It On the Mountain,' a hymn of hope and resilience that transcends its origins to inspire generations worldwide.
"Go Tell It on the Mountain" is an African-American spiritual song and Christmas carol which was likely derived from the oral tradition, but was originally published by John Wesley Work Jr., although there is some debate over whether he was actually the first to write it. [1]
20 gru 2012 · Go, Tell It On the Mountain. John Wesley Work, Jr., 1907. 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.
27 gru 2015 · Go Tell It on the Mountain originated as a spiritual and dates back to at least 1865, although probably much earlier. The song is considered a Christmas carol because of the original lyrics about Jesus birth. in 1907, John Wesley Work III, compiled and published Folk Songs of the American Negro.
“Go, Tell It on the Mountain” by John W. Work, Jr. The United Methodist Hymnal, No. 251. 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 silent flocks by night, behold throughout the heavens there shone a holy light.*
