Away in a Manger
Authors: Martin Luther • Composers: Charles H. Gabriel • Meter: 6.5.6.5. double with refrain, 6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1896 • Special Collections: Christmas
Score (png): http://freehymnal.com/png/awayinamanger.png.
1. Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed,
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down His wee head;
The stars in the heavens
Looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus,
Asleep on the hay.
Chorus:
Asleep, (Asleep,) asleep, (asleep,)
Asleep, the Savior in a stall!
Asleep, (Asleep,) asleep, (asleep,)
Asleep, the Lord of all! (the Lord of all!)
2. The cattle were 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,
To watch lullaby.
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 take us to Heaven,
To live with Thee there.
Amen.