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| Text: | Away in a Manger |
| Author (st. 3): | John Thomas McFarland, 1851-1913 |
| Tune: | MUELLER |
| Composer: | James R. Murray, 1841-1905 |
1 Away in a manger, no crib for his 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 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 side until 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 his bed |
| Title: | Away in a Manger |
| Author (st. 3): | John Thomas McFarland, 1851-1913 |
| Meter: | 11.11.11.11. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Scripture: | ; |
| Topic: | Children; Christmas; Prayer |
| Source: | Little Children's Book for Schools and Families, 1885 |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | MUELLER |
| Composer: | James R. Murray, 1841-1905 |
| Meter: | 11.11.11.11. |
| Key: | F Major or modal |
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