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| Text: | Away in a Manger |
| Author (vs. 3): | John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 |
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 a bed |
| Title: | Away in a Manger |
| Author (vs. 3): | John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Scripture: | |
| Topic: | The Liturgical Year: Christmas (Days of) |
| Source: | Verses 1-2: Little Children's Book for Schools and Families, ca. 1885; Verse 3: Gabriel's Vineyard Songs, 1892, alt. |
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