Trinity Hymnal ‎#641

641. 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 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 cradle, Till morning is nigh.

3 Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay
Close by me for ever, And love me, I pray;
Bless all the dear children In thy tender care,
And fit us for heaven, To live with thee there.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
• Author: Anon. (c. 1884, 1892)
• Meter: 11. 11. 11. 11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Topic: Christ: Birth of

Tune Information

• Name: MUELLER
• Composer: James R. Murray (1887)
• Meter: 11. 11. 11. 11.
• Key: G Major