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Text:Away in a Manger
Author (st. 3):John T. McFarland, 1851-1913
Author (sts. 1-2):Anonymous
Tune:MUELLER
Composer:James R. Murray, 1841-1905

272. Away in a Manger

1 Away in a manger, no crib for His 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 You, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,
And stay by my cradle till 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
First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for His 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: 2018
Scripture:
Topic: The Celebration of the Gospel Story: Christmas; Christian Year: Christmas
Tune Information
Name: MUELLER
Composer: James R. Murray, 1841-1905
Meter: 11 11 11 11
Key: F Major or modal



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