Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise ‎#312

312. 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 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 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,
and fit us for heaven to live with you there.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
• Author: Author unknown
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7
• Source: Little children's book, Philadelphia, 1885

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William James Kirkpatrick (1838-1921)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major
• Source: Around the World with Christmas, 1895; harmonised Church Hymnary, Fourth Edition, 2005
• Copyright: © Church Hymnary Trust