Away in a Manger

Verse 1
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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.