Away in a Manger - Traditional

Away in a manger, no crib for a 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 baby awakes,
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 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 fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.

Away in a Manger lyrics capture the gentle scene of the Nativity focusing on the infant Jesus sleeping peacefully on the hay. The song Away in a Manger is a staple of Christmas pageants and remains one of the most popular carols for its simplicity and warmth. It serves as a reminder of the humility of the Incarnation where the King of Kings chose a lowly manger as His first bed. By singing the Away in a Manger lyrics families and congregations foster a sense of protective love and reverence for the Christ Child celebrating the peace that His arrival brought to a weary world on that first holy night in Bethlehem.