The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#158

158. 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 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,
And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Author, stanza 3: John Thomas McFarland
• Author, stanzas 1, 2: Unknown
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Jesus Our Savior : His Birth

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: F Major