Text: | Away in a Manger |
Author (st. 3): | John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 |
Author (sts. 1-2): | Anonymous |
Tune: | CRADLE SONG |
Composer: | William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921 |
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 cradle till 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 | |
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First Line: | Away in a manger, no crib for a bed |
Title: | Away in a Manger |
Author (st. 3): | John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 |
Author (sts. 1-2): | Anonymous |
Meter: | 11 11 11 11 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2011 |
Topic: | Christmas |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | CRADLE SONG |
Composer: | William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921 |
Meter: | 11 11 11 11 |
Key: | F Major |