Hymns

Away in a Manger (Cradle Song)

Words: Charles H. Gabriel · Music: William J. Kirkpatrick · 1868

Verse 1
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.

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 side until morning is nigh.

Verse 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.

Words: Sts. 1–2, anon., 1868, 1882; st. 3, Charles H. Gabriel, 1892 | Music: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1895

Psalm 34; Psalm 121; Isaiah 40; Matthew 8; Matthew 19; Matthew 28; Luke 2; Luke 18; John 1; John 14

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