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Text:Away in a Manger
Author (st. 3):John T. McFarland, 1851-1913
Author (sts. 1, 2):Anonymous
Tune:MUELLER
Arranger:Nolan Williams, Jr., b. 1969
Composer:James R. Murray, 1841-1905

204. 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, no crib for a bead
Title: Away in a Manger
Author (st. 3): John T. McFarland, 1851-1913
Author (sts. 1, 2): Anonymous
Meter: 11 11 11 11
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Children's Hymns; Christmas; Heaven (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MUELLER
Composer: James R. Murray, 1841-1905
Arranger: Nolan Williams, Jr., b. 1969
Meter: 11 11 11 11
Key: F Major or modal
Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc,



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