1 Low in a manger - dear little Stranger,
Jesus the wonderful Savior, was born;
There was none to receive Him, none to believe Him,
None but the angels were watching that morn.
Chorus:
Dear little Stranger, slept in a manger,
No downy pillow under His head;
But with the poor He slumbered secure,
The dear little Babe in His bed.
2 Angels descending, over Him bending
Chanted a tender and silent refrain;
Then a wonderful story told of His glory,
Unto the shepherds on Bethlehem's plain. [Chorus]
3 Dear little Stranger, born in a manger,
Maker and Monarch, and Savior of all;
I will love Thee forever! grieve Thee? no, never!
Thou didst for me make Thy bed in a stall. [Chorus]
Source: The New Praiseworthy: for the Church and Sunday School #185
First Line: | Low in a manger, dear little Stranger |
Title: | Dear Little Stranger |
Author: | Chas. H. Gabriel (1900) |
Meter: | 10.10.12.10.10.9.9.8 |
Language: | English |
Refrain First Line: | Dear little stranger, slept in a manger |
Copyright: | Public Domain |