Go, Tell It on the Mountain

"Go, Tell It On The Mountain" is a vibrant, joyful Christmas spiritual that bursts with the good news of the Nativity. In our parishes, this piece is a beloved staple during the festive season, carrying an infectious energy that easily moves the entire congregation to sing along. The central call to proclaim the birth of Jesus "over the hills and everywhere" is a direct, uplifting invitation to share the joy of Christmas with the world.

This particular sheet pairs the classic refrain and verses—recounting the shepherds' awe and the humble manger—with the rhythmic, soulful companion piece, "Mary Borned a Baby." This combination creates a highly dynamic choral experience. The choir can transition from the bright, declarative narrative of the starry night into an exuberant, syncopated celebration of the newborn King, asking "What shall we call Him?" and answering with a resounding "Emmanuel."

As a recessional hymn during Christmas Day Mass or a lively finale to a parish carol service, this arrangement sends the faithful out with a spring in their step. It perfectly captures the evangelizing spirit of the season, reminding the choir and the congregation alike that the message of salvation is meant to be carried out the church doors and proclaimed joyfully to everyone we meet.