Away in a Manger

Lyrics: verses 1-2 Anonymous; v. 3 John T. McFarland (1851-1913) Music: James R. Murray (1841-1905)

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)

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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)