Away in the manger, no pillow or bed,

The baby boy Jesus is born in a shed;

The stars in the bright sky

looked down where he lay;

The baby boy Jesus asleep on the hay.

While cattle stand quietly, the baby’s asleep;

Sought after by shepherds

who leave all their sheep;

And wise men bring treasures;

they’ve come from afar

To give gifts to Jesus; they followed a star.

Yes, Jesus is near me, I know he will stay

Close by me for ever and love me each day;

He blesses all children;

we know we all share

A wonderful friendship

in his tender care.

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George Stuart. Used by permission