Author: Anonymous; John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 540 hymnals Matching Instances: 165 Lyrics:
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 you, Lord Jesus: look down from the sky,
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in your tender care,
And fit us for heaven to live with you there.
Scripture: Luke 2:7 Used With Tune: MUELLER
Away in a Manger