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Text:Away in a Manger
Tune:CRADLE SONG
Composer:William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921)

124. 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 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 till the 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
Meter: 11.11.11.11.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Jesus Christ: Birth
Source: Anon. from Little Children's Book, 1885
Tune Information
Name: CRADLE SONG
Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921)
Meter: 11.11.11.11.
Incipit: 51123 11345 56423
Key: F Major or modal
Copyright: Arr. from the Australian Hymnal by permission of the Australian Hymn Book Co.



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