Away in a manger

AWAY IN A MANGER, NO CRIB FOR A 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 baby awakes,
but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes;
I love you, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky
and stay by my side until morning is nigh.

3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay
close by me for ever, and love me, I pray;
bless all the dear children in your tender care,
and fit us for heaven, to live with you there.

WORDS: v1&2 unknown, v3 J T McFARLAND PUBLIC DOMAIN
v1&2 unknown, v3 J T McFARLAND

CCLI: 322031