Lyrics
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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.
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[Chorus]
Asleep, (Asleep,) asleep, (asleep,)
asleep, the Savior in a stall!
Asleep, (Asleep,) asleep, (asleep,)
asleep, the Lord of all.
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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.
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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: Anon., about 1883, Philadelphia
Music: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856–1932
- Book
- Children's Songbook
- Page Number
- Music
- Anon., about 1883, Philadelphia
- Text
- Anon., about 1883, Philadelphia
- Scriptures
- Luke 2:3-7, Luke 18:15-17
- Topic
- Christmas, Lullabies, Two-part Songs
- Languages