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Text: | Away in a Manger |
Author (vs. 3): | John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 |
Tune: | CRADLE SONG |
Composer: | William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921 |
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 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 | |
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First Line: | Away in a manger, no crib for a bed |
Title: | Away in a Manger |
Author (vs. 3): | John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 |
Meter: | 11 11 11 11 |
Language: | English; Latin |
Publication Date: | 2012 |
Topic: | The Liturgical Year: Christmas (Days of) |
Source: | Vs. 1-2: Little Children's Book for Schools and Families, ca. 1885; Vs. 3: Gabriel's Vineyard Songs, 1892, alt. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | CRADLE SONG |
Composer: | William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921 |
Meter: | 11 11 11 11 |
Key: | F Major or modal |