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 on the hay.
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 till morning is nigh.
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 fit us for heaven to live with Thee
there.