Away in a Manger

Written By The Gothard Sisters

(Traditional: America c. 1800s)

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

The cattle are lowing, the poor baby wakes
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes
I love thee Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle ‘til morning is nigh

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 thy tender care
And take us to heaven to live with you there

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