Christmas Carols

Away in a Manger

Composed by the American church organist W.J. Kirkpatrick, this carol is based on a traditional American poem, so that it could be performed by a Sunday school class.

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