The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#435

435. 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 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: Anonymous
• Meter: 11. 11. 11. 11.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7-16

Tune Information

• Name: MÜLLER
• Composer: James R. Murray (1887)
• Meter: 11. 11. 11. 11.
• Key: F Major