In the time of David

some call him a king,

and if a child is true born

Lord Jesus will hear Him sing:

Go, tell it on the mountains,

over the hills and everywhere,

go, tell it on the mountains

that Jesus Christ is born.

When I was a leaner

I sought truth night and day.

I asked my Lord to help me

and He showed me the way.

He made me a watchman

upon the city walls,

and if I am a Christian,

I am the least of all.