One and All Rejoice ‎#185

185. 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 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 forever and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And take us to heaven to live with Thee there.

Text Information

• First Line: Away in a manger
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2020
• Topic: Christmas
• Source: Little Children’s Book, Philadelphia, 1885, sts. 1–2; Vineyard Songs, Louisville, 1892, st. 3, alt
• Copyright: Public domain

Tune Information

• Name: AWAY IN A MANGER
• Composer: James R. Murray, 1841–1905
• Harmonizer: Joseph Herl, b. 1959
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public domain