Away in a Manger
Michael and Angela Souders Lyrics


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Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
The stars in the sky looking down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

(instrumental)
Child in the manger, Infant of Mary
Outcast and stranger, Lord of all
Child who inherits
All our transgressions
All our demerits on Him fall

Once the most holy
Child of salvation
Gentle and lowly
Now as our glorious Mighty Redeemer
See Him victorious
O'er each foe

(instrumental)

Prophets fortold Him
Infant of wonder
Angels behold Him On His throne
Worthy our Savior
Of all our praises




Happy forever
Are His own

Overall Meaning

The song "Away in a Manger" is a beautiful and solemn hymn that narrates the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger. The first verse sets the scene, "Away in a manger, no crib for a bed", highlighting Jesus' humble birthplace. The next line, "The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head", illustrates the tender and innocent nature of Jesus as a newborn. The second verse describes Jesus as the "Child in the manger, Infant of Mary" and "Outcast and stranger, Lord of all". The verse emphasizes the contrast between his humble beginnings and his destined role in the world. It also portrays the message that Jesus represents both these things - he was both outcast and stranger and Lord of all.


Line by Line Meaning

Away in a manger
The Lord Jesus had to be laid to rest in a manger.


No crib for a bed
There was no proper provision for him to sleep on.


The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
Jesus Christ willingly humbled himself to lay in a manger.


The stars in the sky looking down where He lay
Even the stars witnessed and acknowledged the birth of Jesus Christ.


The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
Jesus Christ slept peacefully on a makeshift bed.


Child in the manger, Infant of Mary
Jesus Christ was born as a human and was the son of Mary.


Outcast and stranger, Lord of all
Despite being rejected by the people, Jesus Christ is the Lord of all beings.


Child who inherits
Jesus Christ inherits all the sins of humanity.


All our transgressions
Jesus Christ received all our wrongdoings.


All our demerits on Him fall
He endured and overcame all our faults and sufferings.


Once the most holy
Jesus Christ was once the most divine being.


Child of salvation
He became the reason for everyone’s salvation.


Gentle and lowly
Jesus Christ was humble and meek.


Now as our glorious Mighty Redeemer
Being the redeemer, he has taken his place among the glory of the Divine.


See Him victorious
Jesus Christ defeated all his adversaries.


O'er each foe
He triumphed over each enemy.


Prophets foretold Him
Jesus Christ was prophesied in the Holy Scriptures.


Infant of wonder
Even in his infancy, Jesus Christ was the most remarkable being.


Angels behold Him On His throne
Angels view him as he sits on the throne.


Worthy our Savior
Jesus Christ is our savior and is deserving of our respect and honor.


Of all our praises
He is worthy of all our praises.


Happy forever
Everyone who follows Jesus Christ can rejoice in eternal happiness.


Are His own
He will always possess his followers.




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