Away in a Manger

away in a manger
no crib for a bed,
the little lord Jesus lay 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 baby awakes
but the little lord Jesus no crying He makes.
i love Thee lord Jesus look down from the sky
and stay by my side till the morning is nigh
sweet bells they ring
they ring out the news today
that Christ was born
was born on Christmas Day
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.