away in a manger

Brandon Heath

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 take us to Heaven to live with Thee there