Away In A Manger

Words: Stanzas one and two, anonymous (1885); Stanza three, anonymous (1892); Tune: MUELLER, James R. Murray (1887)

First Verse:

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.

Second Verse:

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.

Third Verse:

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.