Text: | Away in a manger, no crib for his bed |
Author, verse 3: | John Thomas McFarland, 1851 - 1913 |
Author, verses 1 & 2: | Anonymous |
Tune: | AWAY IN A MANGER |
1 Away in a manger, no crib for his 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. A-men.
2 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.
3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay
Close by me for ever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Away in a manger, no crib for his bed |
Author, verses 1 & 2: | Anonymous |
Author, verse 3: | John Thomas McFarland, 1851 - 1913 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1958 |
Topic: | The Church Year: Christmas |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | AWAY IN A MANGER |
Meter: | 11 11, 11 11. |
Key: | F Major |
Source: | 19th century, American |