Song Description

I always loved this carol...and woke one summer morning singing this melody and feeling it should be 'Away in a Manger.'

Lyrics

Away in a manger no crib for a bed
The little LORD Jesus, lay down His sweet head
The stars in the heavens look down where He lay
The little LORD Jesus asleep on the hay.

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

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.