Lutheran Worship ‎#64

64. 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 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 take us 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 (st. 3): John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 (alt.)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Christmas
• Source: Author unknown, c. 1883, sts. 1-2

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Arrangement: Harmonized by Ralph Vaughem Williams, from Enlarged Songs of Praise by permission of Oxford University Press.