Chalice Hymnal ‎#147

147. 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 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 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Author: Anonymous (19th century)
• Meter: 11 11.11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7
• Topic: God Known in Jesus Christ: Birth; Christian Year: Christmas; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Birth

Tune Information

• Name: AWAY IN A MANGER
• Composer (attributed to): James R. Murray (1887)
• Meter: 11 11.11 11
• Key: F Major
• Source: harm. LBW, 1978
• Copyright: Harm. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, used by permission of Augsburg Fortress