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Text:Away in a Manger
Author, stanza 3:John Thomas McFarland
Author, stanzas 1, 2:Unknown
Tune:CRADLE SONG
Composer:William J. Kirkpatrick

158. 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 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 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 a bed
Title: Away in a Manger
Author, stanza 3: John Thomas McFarland
Author, stanzas 1, 2: Unknown
Meter: 11.11.11.11.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Topic: Jesus Our Savior : His Birth
Tune Information
Name: CRADLE SONG
Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick
Meter: 11.11.11.11.
Key: F Major



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