RitualSong (2nd ed.) ‎#522

522. 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 you, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle till 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
• Title: Away in a Manger
• Author (sts. 1-2): Anonymous
• Author (st. 3): John T. McFarland, 1851-1913
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2016
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: MUELLER
• Harmonizer: Robert J. Batastini, b. 1942
• Composer: James R. Murray, 1841-1905
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Harm. © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc.