Away In a Manger
Eugene Ormandy: The Philadelphia Orchestra And Chorus Lyrics


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Away in a-a manger
No-o crib for a bed
The-e little Lord Jesus
Lai-aid down his sweet head
The stars in the-e bright sky
Loo-ooked down where he lay
The-e little Lord Jesus
A-asleep on the hay

The cattle are-are lowing
The-e baby awakes
Bu-ut little Lord Jesus
No-o crying he makes
I love thee, Lor-ord Jesus!
Loo-ook down from the sky
A-and stay by my side
Unti-il morning is nigh

Be near me Lo-ord Jesus
I-I ask thee to stay
Clo-ose by me forever
A-and love me I pray
Bless all the dear-ear children
I-in thy te-ender care-are




And fit us for heaven
To-oo live wi-ith thee-ee there

Overall Meaning

The song “Away in a Manger” is a popular Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ in a humble manger. The song begins by describing the scene at the manger where Jesus was born as being devoid of a crib or any luxurious facilities, with the little Lord Jesus sleeping on hay. The stars shining in the bright sky looked down at Jesus, and everything was peaceful.


The second verse talks about the cattle lowing and waking the baby Jesus, but instead of crying, he remained peaceful. The lyrics then implore the Lord Jesus to stay close, protect and love us, and bless all dear children under his tender care. The carol is a reminder of the simplicity and beauty of the birth of Jesus Christ, and how that moment changed the world.


Overall, the song conveys the message of love and humility, emphasizing the importance of living and serving with kindness and selflessness. It calls on us to have faith in Jesus and his compassion for humanity, and to spread that love to others.


Line by Line Meaning

Away in a-a manger
The little Lord Jesus was lying in a manger


No-o crib for a bed
There was no crib available for the little Lord Jesus to sleep in


The-e little Lord Jesus
The little Lord Jesus, who was just a baby


Lai-aid down his sweet head
Laid down his sweet head to sleep


The stars in the-e bright sky
The stars that shone bright in the sky


Loo-ooked down where he lay
Looking down to where the baby Jesus lay sleeping


The-e little Lord Jesus
The little Lord Jesus again


A-asleep on the hay
Was sleeping soundly on a bed of hay


The cattle are-are lowing
The cattle were making lowing sounds


The-e baby awakes
The baby Jesus wakes up


Bu-ut little Lord Jesus
But the little Lord Jesus


No-o crying he makes
Does not cry at all


I love thee, Lor-ord Jesus!
I love you Lord Jesus!


Loo-ook down from the sky
Please look down from the sky to bless me


A-and stay by my side
Please stay by my side and comfort me


Unti-il morning is nigh
Until morning comes


Be near me Lo-ord Jesus
Please come near me Lord Jesus


I-I ask thee to stay
I am asking you to stay with me


Clo-ose by me forever
Please stay close to me forever


A-and love me I pray
Please love me, I pray


Bless all the dear-ear children
Please bless all the dear children


I-in thy te-ender care-are
In Your tender care


And fit us for heaven
Prepare us to go to heaven


To-oo live wi-ith thee-ee there
To live with You there




Lyrics © K - M MUSIC INC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EVAN JOLLY

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