AWAY IN A MANGER
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.
Verses 1-2: author unknown, pre 1885
Verse 3: John T. McFarland (1851-1913)
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AWAY IN A MANGER
The cattle are lowing,
the baby awakes,
But the little Lord Jesus,
no crying He makes.
I love thee, Lord Jesus,
look down from the sky,
And stay by my bedside
'til morning is nigh.
Verses 1-2: author unknown, pre 1885
Verse 3: John T. McFarland (1851-1913)
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AWAY IN A MANGER
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 bring us to heaven
to live with thee there.
Verses 1-2: author unknown, pre 1885
Verse 3: John T. McFarland (1851-1913)
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