47. Away in a manger, no crib for his bed

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
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
Name: AWAY IN A MANGER
Meter: 11 11, 11 11.
Key: F Major
Source: 19th century, American



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