

Author: John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 561 hymnals Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions For the Young Lyrics: 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 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. Scripture: Luke 2:7 Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: Vs. 1-2: Little Children's Book for Schools and Families, c.1885; Vs. 3: Gabriel's Vineyard Songs, 1982, alt.
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed