Text: | Away in a Manger |
Author St. 1,2: | Anonymous |
Author st. 3: | John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 |
Tune: | CRADLE SONG |
Composer: | William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921 |
Harmonizer: | David Willcocks |
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 you, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
and stay by my side until 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 | |
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First Line: | Away in a manger, no crib for a bed |
Title: | Away in a Manger |
Author st. 3: | John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 |
Author St. 1,2: | Anonymous |
Meter: | 11.11.11.11. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1995 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Christmas; Blessing; Christian year--Christmas |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | CRADLE SONG |
Composer: | William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921 |
Harmonizer: | David Willcocks |
Meter: | 11.11.11.11. |
Key: | F Major |
Copyright: | © 1961 by Oxford University Press. Used by permission. |