Away In a Manger

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1. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
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    the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
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    The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
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    the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

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2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
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    but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
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    I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,
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    and stay by my bedside till morning is nigh.

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3. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay,
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    close by me forever and love me, I pray.
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    Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
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    and  fit  us for heaven, to live with Thee there.