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.

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.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay
Close by me for ever, 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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Source: The Reader's Digest Merry Christmas Songbook,.Ed. William L. Simon, ISBN 0-89577-105-5

Notes:
Sometimes attributed to Carl Mueller but probably written by James R Murray

Aslo, see entry for Away In A Manger(1)

Roud:
Laws:
Child:

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Related Songs:  Away In A Manger (1) (thematic) Away In A Manger (3) (thematic) Away In A Manger (4) (thematic)