Away in a Manger
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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 craddle,
'Til morning is nigh.

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

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 Thee there

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





The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

Overall Meaning

The song Away in a Manger is a beloved Christmas hymn that speaks to the humble beginnings of Jesus. The song begins by setting the scene in a stable with lowing cattle, a restless baby, and a peaceful little Lord Jesus who does not cry. The lyrics express the singer's adoration and love for Jesus, asking for His presence and protection as they sleep, until the morning light. The second verse describes the makeshift bed, where Jesus lays His head, a simple manger without any crib. The stars in heaven shine down on the scene, witnessing the peacefulness of the sleeping baby, wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid on a bed of hay.


The third verse then asks Jesus to be near, to stay and love the singer forever. The final verse blesses all the children who are dear to Jesus, asking for His tender care, and for them to be taken to heaven to live with Him. The chorus repeats the humble beginnings of Jesus, and the peacefulness of His sleep. The song speaks to the power and love of Jesus, and how His birth shines through in the humblest of places.


Line by Line Meaning

The cattle are lowing
The cows are making noise in the stable.


The poor Baby wakes
The newborn is stirred from sleep by the noise.


But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
Despite the commotion, the baby Jesus does not cry.


I love Thee, Lord Jesus
The artist expresses their adoration for Jesus.


Look down from the sky
The artist asks Jesus to watch over them from above.


And stay by my cradle, 'Til morning is nigh.
The singer asks Jesus to be with them until dawn.


Away in a manger, No crib for His bed
Jesus was born into humble circumstances without a proper bed.


The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head
Mary placed the infant Jesus in the manger to rest.


The stars in the heavens Looked down where He lay
The celestial bodies above shone on the spot where Jesus slept.


The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
Jesus slept peacefully on a bed of straw.


Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
The singer pleads for Jesus' close presence and comfort.


Close by me forever And love me I pray
The artist asks for Jesus' eternal companionship and love.


Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care
The singer asks Jesus to bless and protect all the children under his watchful eye.


And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
The singer prays to be united with Jesus in paradise after death.


Away in a manger, No crib for His bed
Jesus was born into humble circumstances without a proper bed.


The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head
Mary placed the infant Jesus in the manger to rest.


The stars in the heavens Looked down where He lay
The celestial bodies above shone on the spot where Jesus slept.


The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
Jesus slept peacefully on a bed of straw.




Lyrics © BRUCE SAYLOR D/B/A NAUTILUS PRESS, BMG Rights Management

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@GoTellJesusSaves

My goodness! The presence of God is so powerful in this song.

@brandybuck4727

I love this song so much. Sadie is a really singer!!!!!!

@basicaa

May the wonders of His love fill your life and your soul!

@cherish_is_the_word

Just found these songs in 2020! Awesome!

@deanna1589

Beautiful ❤

@hannahbuck7849

I'm singing this song at church on Christmas

@taylorcraddock5439

i love this song it is so sweet

@MartenFerret

Bleaasings unto all, in the name of Jesus!

@zeekerpup

was listening for the last 2 weeks...first post...mia is adorable and Sadie and Allison...are the best...best carol 2014

@BigSmeat_FN15

Sadie is a pretty girl and a good singer I watch their show all the time

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