Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#278

278. 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 baby awakes,
but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.
I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky
and stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.

3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay
close by me forever and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in your tender care
and fit us for heaven, to live with you there.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Christmas
• Source: North American, 19th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Arranger: David Willcocks, b. 1919
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Arr. © Oxford University Press