Voices United ‎#69

69. 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 for ever, 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
• Author: Unknown
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: The Christian Year: Christmas; Christian Year: Christmas; Heaven(s)/Paradise; Jesus Christ: Birth and Infancy; Jesus Christ: Presence; Love; Morning; Christmas Day 2: Year A; Christmas Eve: Year C; Christmas Day 2: Year C
• Notes: Alt. Tune: AWAY IN A MANGER

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William James Kirkpatrick (1895)
• Arranger: Desmond Hassell (1992)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Arrangement copyright © 1992 Desmond Hassell.