Away in a manger (James R. Murray)

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Editor: Christopher R. Baker (added 2000-11-27).   Copyright: CC BY 1.0

Edition notes: Look under "Cradle Song"

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Title: Away in a Manger
Composer: James R. Murray

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Carol

Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Dainty Songs for Little Lads and Lasses (1887)

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Original text and translations

English text

1

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.

The stars in the 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 Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

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.