Away In A Manger

This morning we learned ‘Away in a manger’ to sing in our Christmas Play. While some of the children know verse one from pre-school or nursery, the children were mostly very unfamiliar with the tune and words.

It would be very helpful if you could practise singing it at home as much as possible! Here is a reminder of the words and there is an audio clip to sing along to at the bottom of this page.

Thank you.

 

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 baby awakes,

But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes:

I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

And stay by my side until 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.