Youth Melodies and Action Songs ‎#50

50. 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 forever,
And love me I pray;
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care,
And take us to heaven,
To live with Thee there.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger, No crib for a bed
• Author: M. L.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1952

Tune Information

• Name: [Away in a manger, No crib for a bed]
• Composer: Martin Luther
• Incipit: 55433 21176 55565
• Key: F Major or modal