Away in a Manger
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Three tune variations with intro.
James Ramsey Murray, 1887 (Tune: Mueller)
William James Kirkpatrick
Jonathan E. Spilman (poss. based on "Flow Gently Sweet Afton")
Meter: 11.11.11.11

[Verse 1 - Tune 1]
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.

[Verse 2 - Tune 2]
The cattle are lowing; the baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.
I love you, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

[Verse 3 - Tune 3]
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in your tender care,
And fit us for heaven to live with you there.

[Repeat Verse 1 - Tune 1]