His Fullness Songs ‎#474

474. 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 sky
Looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus,
Asleep on the hay.

2 The cattle are 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,
To live with Thee there.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger
• Title: Away In a Manger
• Author (sts. 1-2): Unknown
• Author (st. 3): John Thomas McFaraland, 1851-1913
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1977
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: James R. Murray, 1841-1905
• Key: F Major or modal