Away In A Manger
Lyrics is from anonymous author ca. 1883.
Common Music settings
by William J. Kirkpatrick ( in 1895)
and James R. Murray (in 1887).
Alternate arrangement made by
Charles H. Gabriel (1856-1932).
This modified arrangement by Timothy S. Klugh
based on original lyrics of carol
and the music settings (arrangements)
of William J. Kirkpatrick, James R. Murray
(from Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation)
and Charles H. Gabriel.
This modified medley arrangement:
Copyright © 1994 Timothy S. Klugh. All Rights Reserved.
Original:
William J. Kirkpatrick Music Setting:
Used from old hymn.
James R. Murray Music Setting:
Copyright © 1991 Hal Leonard
Publishing Corporation.
International Copyright Secured.
All Rights Reserved.
Charles H. Gabriel Arrangement:
William J. Kirkpatrick, (1838-1921);
harmonized by Rosalee Elser (1925-2007).
Copyright © 1980 Rosalee Elser.
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.
The cattle are lowing; the poor baby wakes,
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.
Asleep, asleep, asleep, the Savior in a stall!
Asleep, asleep, asleep, the Lord of all.
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.
The cattle are lowing; the poor baby wakes,
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.
Asleep, asleep, asleep, the Savior in a stall!
Asleep, asleep, asleep, the Lord of all.
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.
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