Lyrics
Verse 1
Who breaks the power
Of sin and darkness
Whose love is mighty
And so much stronger
The King of glory
The King above all kings
Verse 2
Who shakes the whole Earth
With holy thunder
And leaves us breathless
In awe and wonder
The King of glory
The King above all kings
Chorus
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
Verse 3
Who brings our chaos
Back into order
Who makes the orphan
A son and daughter
The King of glory
The King of glory
Verse 4
Who rules the nations
With truth and justice
Shines like the sun
In all of its brilliance
The King of glory
The King above all kings
Chorus
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
Bridge
Go tell it go go tell it
Go tell it go go tell it
Go tell it go go tell it
Go tell it go go tell it
Chorus
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
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Meaning & Inspiration
Go Tell It (This Is Amazing Grace) combines a proclamation of Christ’s birth with declarations about the authority of the King of glory. The verses describe a ruler whose love overcomes sin and darkness, restores order, welcomes the orphan, and governs with truth and justice. Those images place the familiar call to “go tell it on the mountain” within a broad account of Christ’s saving rule.
The chorus draws directly on the Christmas announcement that Jesus Christ is born, making public witness the song’s central action. Its repeated invitation to tell the news carries the joy of the angelic message beyond its original setting. At the same time, the verses connect the child who is announced with the King above all kings. The result is a Christmas praise song that joins celebration, mission, and awe before Christ’s strength, mercy, and righteous reign.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:10-11 The angels announce the good news that the Savior, Christ the Lord, has been born.
- Isaiah 9:6-7 Isaiah describes the promised child whose kingdom is upheld with justice and righteousness.