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Away in a Manger

SacredOrigin: United States of America.First published 1883
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Away in a manger, no crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the heavens looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.
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The cattle are lowing; the poor Baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
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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.

Text: Anonymous

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