Text:Away in a Manger
Author (st. 1, 2):Anonymous
Author (st. 3):John Thomas McFarland
Tune:CRADLE SONG
Composer:William J. Kirkpatrick

111. Away in a Manger

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 Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
and stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

3 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 fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.

Text Information
First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
Title: Away in a Manger
Author (st. 1, 2): Anonymous (1885)
Author (st. 3): John Thomas McFarland (1892)
Meter: 11.11.11.11
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Scripture:
Topic: God the Son: Christmastide; Christian Year-Christmastide
Tune Information
Name: CRADLE SONG
Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick (1895)
Meter: 11.11.11.11
Key: F Major



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