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Text:Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
Author:Anonymous
Tune:CRADLE SONG
Composer:W. J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921

22. 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 bedside 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.

Text Information
First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
Author: Anonymous
Meter: 11 11 11 11
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Topic: The Christian Year: Christmas
Source: Philadelphia 1883
Tune Information
Name: CRADLE SONG
Composer: W. J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
Meter: 11 11 11 11
Key: F Major



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