Community of Christ Sings ‎#425

425. Away in a Manger

1 Away in a manger, no crib for his 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 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 side until 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 his bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Author (st. 3): John Thomas McFarland, 1851-1913
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:6-7
  ;
  Luke 2:11-12
• Topic: Children; Christmas; Prayer
• Source: Little Children's Book for Schools and Families, 1885

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Harmonizer: Rosalee Elser, 1925-2007
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Harm. © 1980 Community of Christ