Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#197

197. 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 heavens 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 his bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Author: Anonymous
• Author (vs. 3): John Thomas McFarland
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-12
  ;
  Mark 10:45
  ;
  Luke 2:1-20
• Topic: Jesus, Conceived and Born: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: MUELLER
• Composer: James R. Murray (1887)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Key: F Major or modal