The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#24

24. 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 bright sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

2 The cattle are 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 side until 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
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7
• Source: Little Children's Book for Schools and Families, c. 1885, st. 1-2; Gabriel's Vineyard Songs, 1892 (st. 3)

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William James Kirkpatrick (1895)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Key: F Major