Away in a Manger
Jeremy & Adie Camp Lyrics


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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 bright sky
Looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay.

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.

Be near me, Lord
Be near me, Lord
Be near me, Lord
Be near me, Lord
Be near me, Lord

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 take us to Heaven
To live with You there.

Will be with You Lord Jesus




Will be with You Lord
Will be with You

Overall Meaning

"Away in a Manger" is a beloved traditional Christmas hymn that has its origins in the late 19th century. The song opens with the image of baby Jesus being laid in a manger, without the luxury of a crib, while the stars above shine down upon Him in resplendent beauty. The second stanza describes how the sound of lowing cattle stirs the newborn, but because of His divine nature, He remains calm and peaceful instead of crying like most other babies.


The third verse is a personal plea from the singer, asking Jesus to be close to them and stay by their side. The singer expresses their love and devotion for Jesus and asks Him to bless all the children under His care. The final lines of the song look forward to the time when the singer can be reunited with Jesus in heaven.


Overall, the lyrics of "Away in a Manger" promote a sense of comfort, peace, and devotion to Jesus, with a focus on the humble surroundings of His birth and the miraculous nature of His divine being.


Line by Line Meaning

Away in a manger,
The Lord Jesus was born and laid in a manger, as there was no room for Him in an inn.


No crib for His bed,
He did not have a luxurious place to rest His head.


The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head
The baby Jesus peacefully slept in the manger.


The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay,
The heavens above shone brightly upon the birth of the Lord.


The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay.
The Lord rested upon humble hay, showcasing His humility and love.


The cattle are lowing, The poor baby wakes,
The lowing cattle awoke the baby Jesus.


But little Lord Jesus, No crying He makes.
Though He was disturbed, the infant Jesus did not cry.


I love Thee, Lord Jesus; Look down from the sky And stay by my cradle Till morning is nigh.
The singer expresses their love for the Lord and requests that He stay with them until daybreak.


Be near me, Lord Be near me, Lord Be near me, Lord Be near me, Lord Be near me, Lord
The singer implores the Lord to be always present in their life.


Be near me, Lord Jesus I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
The singer asks the Lord to remain near them always, loving them eternally.


Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care, And take us to Heaven To live with You there.
The singer prays for the Lord's care and protection over all children, and hopes to be with Him in Heaven for all eternity.


Will be with You Lord Jesus Will be with You Lord Will be with You
The singer promises to remain with the Lord always.




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Written by: MCCARTHY, ROWAN, TRADITIONAL

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