lyrics: verses 1-2 Anonymous; v. 3 John T. McFarland (1851-1913)

music: James R. Murray (1841-1905)

Away in a Manger

Intro (like the first and last lines of a verse)

Verse 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.

The stars in the sky look down where he lay,

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

Verse 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.

Verse 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask the 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. (End)