Baptist Hymnal 2008 ‎#208

208. 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 Thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky,
And stay by my cradle until 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 fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Author (sts. 1, 2): Anonymous
• Author (st. 3): John Thomas McFarland
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Topic: Jesus, Birth; Jesus, Our Love for Him

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: F Major