Away in a Manger
#206 Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints0:00 / 0:00
Lyrics
Verse 1
Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head;
The stars in the heavens looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.
Verse 2
The cattle are 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 till 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.
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Attribution
Music by: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838–1921; harmonized by Rosalee Elser, b. 1925. © 1980 Rosalee Elser. Used by permission. Making copies for one-time noncommercial church or home use is permitted.
Text by: Anon., ca. 1883, Philadelphia
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