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
And the Word of God speaks in the crying He makes
I love You, Lord Jesus, in mercy you came
to live in a world that rejected Your name.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, help me live the way
You have shown in Your Word for your glory, I pray
Bless all of your children whose sins you did bear
And take us to Heaven to live with You there
Words written by Anon (verse 1) and Jonathan D. Smith (verses 2-3). Copyright © Jonathan D. Smith 2019
