Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#67

67. Away in a Manger

1 Away in a manger, no crib for his 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 poor baby wakes,
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle till 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 his bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Christmas
• Source: American, 1885

Tune Information

• Name: AWAY IN A MANGER
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major
• Source: American, 19th cent.
• Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship