Go Tell It on the Mountain
Celebrate the Birth: Unveiling the Spiritual Message in 'Go Tell It on the Mountain'
Lyrics
Go Tell It On The Mountain
Expressing a command to spread the message
Spiritual
Indicating that the song is a spiritual composition
Chorus
Refers to a recurring section in the song
Go tell it on the mountain
Reiteration of the command to share the news
Over the hills and everywhere
Emphasizing the broad scope of the message
Go tell it on the mountain
Repeat of the command for emphasis
That Jesus Christ is born
Declaring the birth of Jesus Christ
While shepherds kept their watching
Describing the setting where shepherds are vigilant
Over silent flocks by night
Depicting shepherds watching over their flocks at night
Behold throughout the heavens
Noting a celestial event in the sky
There came a holy light, and they were singing
Highlighting the singing that accompanied the holy light
Chorus
Reiteration of the chorus
The shepherds and the wise men
Mentioning both shepherds and wise men who came to witness
Who journeyed from afar
Describing the long journey of the wise men
They heard the angels singing
Indicating that the angels were singing
Beneath the Bethlehem star, they were singing
Pointing to the location of the angels' singing beneath the star
Chorus
Reiteration of the chorus
Down in a lowly manger
Depicting the humble birthplace of Jesus in a manger
That humble baby lay
Emphasizing the humble nature of the baby's presence
Sent out for our salvation
Stating the purpose of the baby's arrival for salvation
That blessed Christmas day
Specifying the significance of Christmas Day
Chorus
Reiteration of the chorus
Tell it on the mountain, tell it on the mountain
Encouraging the continuation of spreading the news
Tell it on the mountain, tell it on the mountain
Repeat of the encouragement for emphasis
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