Away In A Manger

Authors

MacFarland, John T. (1851-1913) (Text)
Murray, James Ramsey (1841-1905) (Music)

Tags

Christmas

Bible verses

Away In A Manger

Verse 1
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way in a 
manger, no 
crib for a 
bed
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The 
little Lord Jesus lay 
down his sweet 
head
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The 
stars in the 
sky looked 
down where he 
lay
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The 
little Lord 
Jesus a
sleep on the 
hay
Verse 2
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he cattle are 
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But 
little Lord Jesus, no 
crying He 
makes;
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love Thee, Lord 
Jesus, look 
down from the 
sky;
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And 
stay by my 
cradle 'til 
morning is 
nigh.
Verse 3
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e near me, Lord 
Jesus, I 
ask Thee to 
stay,
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Close 
by me forever, and 
love me, I 
pray.
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Bless 
all the dear 
children in 
Thy tender 
care,
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And 
fit us for 
Heaven to 
live with Thee 
there.