Christmas Carols and Hymns ‎#17

17. Cradle Hymn

1 Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed,
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down His sweet head;
The stars in the heavens
looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep in the hay.

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.

2 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 take us to heaven
To live with thee there.

Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed,
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down His sweet head;
The stars in the heavens
Looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus,
Asleep in the hay.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger
• Title: Cradle Hymn
• Author: Martin Luther
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1910

Tune Information

• Name: [Away in a manger]
• Composer: J. E. Spilman
• Key: A Major
• Notes: quarter note = 104

Text Information:

(Written for his children)