Away In a Manger
WDW Massed Choir and Orchestra Lyrics
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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
The song "Away in A Manger" is a classic Christmas hymn that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse describes the manger where Jesus slept, His cradle being a feeding trough for animals. The second verse talks about the animals present when Jesus was born, and how they were quiet so as not to disturb Him. The third verse is a personal prayer asking Jesus to be with them and stay close, while also asking for His blessing to be bestowed upon all children under His care.
The song highlights the humility of Jesus' birth, where He was not born in a grand palace or with luxurious surroundings but instead in a manger where He laid down His sweet head. It highlights the significance of His birth and the important role He plays in the lives of believers. The song is a symbol of hope and an invitation to all to invite Jesus into their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Away in a-a manger
The baby Jesus was laid in a manger.
No-o crib for a bed
Jesus did not have a proper crib to sleep in.
The-e little Lord Jesus
The baby Jesus was referred to as the little Lord.
Laid down his sweet head
He rested his head in the manger.
The stars in the-e bright sky
The stars in the sky shone brightly that night.
Looked down where he lay
The stars looked down on the baby Jesus in the manger.
The-e little Lord Jesus
Jesus was still referred to as the little Lord.
Asleep on the hay
Jesus was asleep on a bed of hay in the manger.
The cattle are-are lowing
The cows were mooing.
The-e baby awakes
The baby Jesus wakes up.
But little Lord Jesus
Baby Jesus was still referred to as the little Lord.
No-o crying he makes
The baby Jesus does not cry.
I love thee, Lor-ord Jesus!
The singer expresses their love for Jesus.
Look down from the sky
The singer asks Jesus to look down from heaven.
And stay by my side
The singer asks Jesus to stay with them.
Until morning is nigh
The singer asks Jesus to stay until morning.
Be near me, Lo-ord Jesus
The singer asks Jesus to be close to them.
I ask thee to stay
The singer is asking Jesus to stay with them.
Close by me forever
The singer is asking Jesus to always be close by.
And love me, I pray
The singer is asking Jesus to love them.
Bless all the dear-ear children
The singer is asking Jesus to bless all children.
In thy tender care-are
The singer is asking Jesus to take care of all children.
And fit us for heaven
The singer is asking Jesus to help them prepare for heaven.
To-oo live wi-ith thee-ee there
The singer is asking Jesus to be with them in heaven.
Lyrics © K - M MUSIC INC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EVAN JOLLY
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Jack Marshall - JM Music
They now use a different version of Away in a Manger at Candlelight. It has some elements of this one though