Worship and Rejoice ‎#205

205. Away in a Manger (Kirkpatrick)

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 thee to stay
close by me forever, 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
• Title: Away in a Manger (Kirkpatrick)
• Author (vs. 3): John Thomas McFarland, 1851-1913
• Author: Anonymous (1885)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:20
  ;
  Luke 8:23
  ;
  Matthew 19:14
  ;
  Luke 2:16
  ;
  Mark 10:16
  ;
  Mark 10:14
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CRADLE SONG
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain