Christmas Carols and Hymns ‎#17

17. Cradle Hymn

1 Away in a manger, No crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus Lay down His sweet head; The stars in the heavens looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus Asleep in the hay. The cattle are lowing, The poor baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes; I love thee, Lord Jesus, Look down from the sky And stay by my cradle To watch lullaby. 2 Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay Close by me forever And love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children In thy tender care, And take us to heaven To live with thee there. Away in a manger, No crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus Lay down His sweet head; The stars in the heavens Looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus, Asleep in the hay.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger
• Title: Cradle Hymn
• Author: Martin Luther
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1910
• Notes: (Written for his children)

Tune Information

• Name: [Away in a manger]
• Composer: J. E. Spilman
• Key: A Major