Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#230

230. 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 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 a bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• author (st. 3): John T. McFarland (1892)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Incarnation
• Source: St. 1-2: Anonymous, 1885

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick (1895)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major