Lyrics
When I was a seeker
As a seeker, expressing a time of searching or seeking meaning in life.
I sought both night and day,
Actively sought during both day and night, indicating a persistent quest.
I asked the Lord to help me,
Seeking divine assistance, praying for guidance from the Lord.
And he showed me the way.
Acknowledging divine guidance received, finding the right path through faith.
Chorus
Chorus introduction, emphasizing the importance of spreading a message.
Go tell it on the mountain,
Encouragement to share a message ("it") on the mountain, suggesting a significant proclamation.
Over the hills and everywhere,
Extending the message beyond the mountain, emphasizing broad dissemination.
Go tell it on the mountain,
Reiteration of the call to share the message widely.
Our Jesus Christ is born.
Highlighting the reason for the proclamation - the birth of Jesus Christ.
He made me a watchman
Describing a role given – being a watchman on a city wall, suggesting a responsibility to guard and protect.
Upon a city wall,
Elaborating on the watchman role, emphasizing a position of vigilance and awareness.
And if I am a Christian,
Connecting the watchman role with being a Christian, possibly expressing humility or unworthiness.
I am the least of all.
Expressing humility by considering oneself as the least among Christians.
Chorus
Repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the importance of spreading the message.
Go tell it on the mountain,
Reiteration of the call to share the message, echoing the earlier chorus.
Over the hills and everywhere,
Emphasizing the expansiveness of the message, encouraging sharing everywhere.
Go tell it on the mountain,
Repeating the call to proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ, mirroring line #10.
Our Jesus Christ is born.
Restating the reason for the proclamation - the birth of Jesus Christ.
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