146 | Chalice Hymnal#147 | 148 |
Text: | Away in a Manger |
Author: | Anonymous |
Tune: | AWAY IN A MANGER |
Composer (attributed to): | James R. Murray |
1 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.
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.
3 Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay
close by me for ever, 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 | |
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First Line: | Away in a manger, no crib for a bed |
Title: | Away in a Manger |
Author: | Anonymous (19th century) |
Meter: | 11 11.11 11 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1995 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | God Known in Jesus Christ: Birth; Christian Year: Christmas; Jesus Christ(1 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | AWAY IN A MANGER |
Composer (attributed to): | James R. Murray (1887) |
Meter: | 11 11.11 11 |
Key: | F Major |
Source: | harm. LBW, 1978 |
Copyright: | Harm. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, used by permission of Augsburg Fortress |