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Away in a Manger
Lyrics
Text: Anonymous
Away in a manger, no crib for His bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid 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 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 cradle till 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 to heaven to live with Thee there.
Music & Performance
Background
An extremely popular Christmas hymn, first published in the late 19th century and often falsely attributed to Martin Luther.
Origin: United States of America.
First Published: 1883
Music: Most commonly by William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
More Information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Away_in_a_Manger
http://www.hymnary.org/text/away_in_a_manger_no_crib_for_a_bed