Hymns of Promise ‎#158

158. Away in a Manger

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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 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 a bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Author: Anon. (1885)
• Author (v. 3): John Thomas McFarland, 1851-1913
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: AWAY IN A MANGER
• Composer: James R. Murray, 1841-1905
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: F Major