The New Praiseworthy ‎#170

170. Luther's Cradle Hymn

1 Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed,
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down His wee head.
The stars in the heavens
Looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus,
Asleep on the hay.

Chorus:
Asleep, (Asleep,) asleep,(asleep,)
Asleep, the Savior, in a stall!
Asleep, (Asleep,) asleep, (asleep,)
Asleep, the Lord of all! ((the Lord of all!)

2 The cattle were lowing—
The poor Baby wakes:
But little Lord Jesus,
No crying He makes:
I love Thee, Lord Jesus,
Look down from the sky,
And stay by my cradle,
To watch lullaby. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger
• Title: Luther's Cradle Hymn
• Author: Martin Luther
• Refrain First Line: Asleep, asleep,
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Children's Songs

Tune Information

• Name: [Away in a manger]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1896, by Chas. H. Gabriel. E.O. Excell, Owner.