“Go Tell It on the Mountain” is an African American Spiritual 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 original lyric celebrates the Nativity. (Wikipedia)  The words were written by John W. Work Jr.  (Read more from Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions by Kenneth W. Osbeck)

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upom them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.” Luke 2:8-9

“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
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light. . . . “

Versions by Oremus Hymnal, Favorite Hymns and Songs of Praise, PreciousLordTakeMyHand.com and Cyber Hymnal.