JESUS CHRIST >> Birth
SDAH 124
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.
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Text
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Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.
2
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 cradle til morning is nigh.
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.
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Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Luke 2:7
Text Source
Anon. from Little Children’s Book
Year Published
1885
Copyright
Arrangement from the Australian Hymnal by permission of the Australian Hymn Book Co.
Hymn Tune
CRADLE SONG
Metrical Number
11.11.11.11
Composer
William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921)
Theme
BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST
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