Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#124

124. 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 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 till the 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
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Birth
• Source: Anon. from Little Children's Book, 1885

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Incipit: 51123 11345 56423
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Arr. from the Australian Hymnal by permission of the Australian Hymn Book Co.