Lift Every Voice and Sing II ‎#27

27. 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 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 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: Anonymous
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: [Away in a manger, no crib for a bed]
• Composer: James R. Murray (1841-1905)
• Arranger: Edythe Ethelynn Woodruff (b. 1970)
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Used by Permission