Tempo: tenderly Origin: German
3 versus (click on play in the right column to hear the song)
Photo taken by Ross Silke 2012 (click on image to enlarge)
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.
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.
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.
Lyrics and sheet music from The Family Book of Christmas Songs & Stories by Jim Charlton & Jason Shulman. 1979
Music mp3 instrumental played by Ross Silke. 2012