away in the manger

away in a manger

no crib for a bed

the little lord jesus laid down his sweet head

the stars in the night 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 you

lord jesus

look down from the sky

and stay by my side until morning is nigh

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