The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#96

96. 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 live with Thee there.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Author (st. 1-2): Anonymous
• Author (st. 3): John Thomas McFarland
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Children's Hymns; Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: AWAY IN A MANGER
• Composer: James R. Murray
• Key: F Major