The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#77

77. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

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 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
• Author: Anon
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Lord Jesus Christ: Birth

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