The Hymnal for Boys and Girls ‎#131

131. Away in a Manger

Away in a manger, no crib for his 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Author: Martin Luther
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Publication Date: 1936
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: LUTHER'S CAROL
• Composer: Carl Mueller
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Key: F Major