The Children's Hymnbook ‎#84

84. Away in a Manger

1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

2 The cattle were lowing, the Baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes:
I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

3 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,
Prepare us for Heaven, yo live with Thee there.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Alterer: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1962
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Harmonizer: R. Vaughan Williams (1931)
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Arr. © Oxford University Press