The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#309a

309a. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

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 You, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
and stay by my side until 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
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Birth
• Source: Little children's book, Philadelphia, 1885; Gabriel's Vineyard Songs, 1892

Tune Information

• Name: AWAY IN A MANGER
• Composer: William James Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Arranger: David Valentine Willcocks, b. 1919
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Arr. by permission of Oxford University Press