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252. Away in a Manger

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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 (sts. 1, 2): Anonymous
• Author (st. 3): John T. McFarland, 1851-1913
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7
• Topic: Children's Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: MUELLER
• Composer: James R. Murray, 1841-1905
• Arranger: Nolan Williams, Jr., b.1969
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.