Away in a Manger
Robert Way 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 Christmas carol that has been popular for many years. The lyrics describe the birth of Jesus and his humble beginnings. The first verse speaks about how Jesus was laid down to sleep in a manger, as there was no crib available. The stars in the sky shone down on him, making the scene even more peaceful. The second verse talks about how the cattle were lowing, an indication that the baby had awakened. However, even though he was a baby, he did not cry. The child was the Lord Jesus, and he was the epitome of peace and calmness. The third verse asks the Lord Jesus to be near and stay forever. The singer wants to be loved and blessed by Jesus and wants him to take care of all dear children.

The carol is not only about the birth of Jesus. It's also about the joy and wonder of Christmas. The lyrics convey a sense of awe and wonder which can be found in the Nativity story. This sense of awe reflects the powerful emotional response that people feel when they are moved by God's presence. The words help people to connect with the deeper meaning of Christmas and remember the hope that Jesus brings to everyone.

Line by Line Meaning

Away in a-a manger
Far away, in a manger a humble feeding trough for animals

No-o crib for a bed
He did not have a crib to lay in, no bed to rest in

The-e little Lord Jesus
The small Son of God, Jesus, a pure innocent child

Lai-aid down his sweet head
He rested his head, with a gentle, peaceful demeanor

The stars in the-e bright sky
The glimmering stars up in the bright blue sky

Loo-ooked down where he lay
That they shone upon the spot where this baby lay

The-e little Lord Jesus
The small Son of God, Jesus, a pure innocent child

A-asleep on the hay
The small child lay down on the hay, sleeping soundly

The cattle are-are lowing
The cows are making low sounds of hunger, and restlessness

The-e baby awakes
The young child wakes up, possibly due to the hungry cows

Bu-ut little Lord Jesus
However, the child, the son of God, remained calm