The Book of Praise ‎#149

149. 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 you, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
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,
and fit us for heaven to live with you there.

Text Information

• 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: 1997
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7
• Topic: Children and Youth: Christmas; Church Year: Christmas
• Source: Vs. 1, 2: Little Children's Book for School and Families, c. 1885; V. 3: Gabriel's Vineyard Songs, 1892, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William James Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Harmonizer: Eric H. Thiman, 1900-1975
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Harmony © The United Reformed Church in the UK/Oxford Universtiy Press