With One Voice ‎#644

644. 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 on high
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;
prepare us for heaven to live with you there.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for his bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:1-20
• Topic: Christmas
• Source: USA, 19th century

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Arranger: David Willcocks, b. 1919
• Arranger (alt. arr.): Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Arranger (alt. arr.): Theodore Beck, b. 1929
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Arr © 1960 Oxford University Press; Arr. (Vaughan Williams) © Oxford University Press.; Arr. (Beck) © Augsburg Fortress.