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Text: | Away in a Manger |
Tune: | CRADLE SONG |
Composer: | William J. Kirkpatrick |
Media: | MIDI file |
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 baby awakes,
but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.
I love you, Lord Jesus: look down from on high
and stay by my side until 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;
prepare us for heaven to live with you there.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Away in a manger, no crib for a bed |
Title: | Away in a Manger |
Meter: | 11 11 11 11 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1987 |
Topic: | Family; Songs for Children: Hymns; Christmas(1 more...) |
Source: | American, 1885 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | CRADLE SONG |
Composer: | William J. Kirkpatrick (1895) |
Meter: | 11 11 11 11 |
Key: | F Major |
Scripture References:
st. 1 = Luke 2:4-7
For text commentary see PHH 348.
Liturgical Use:
See PHH 348.
--Psalter Hymnal Handbook
William J. Kirkpatrick (PHH 188) composed CRADLE SONG, which was first published in Around the World with Christmas (1895). Like AWAY IN A MANGER, CRADLE SONG is a simple tune in ABAB form, but with a slightly more adventurous harmony. Try singing this childlike song in harmony; without accompaniment or with only light organ registration; or with flutes and guitar.
--Psalter Hymnal Handbook
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MIDI file: | ![]() |
MIDI file: | ![]() (Faith Alive Christian Resources) |