1. 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.
2. Jesus, Jesus, little one, little one
Gift of Heaven, Mary’s Son.
We will rock you, rock you, rock you,
We will rock you, rock you, rock you.
Jesus, Jesus do not fear;
Those who love you will be near.
3. 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.
4. Mary’s little baby sleep, sweetly sleep,
Sleep in comfort, slumber deep.
We will rock you, rock you, rock you,
We will rock you, rock you, rock you.
We will serve you all we can,
Son of God and Son of Man.
Son of God and Son of Man.
Text: Anonymous
Music: “Away in a Manger” by James Ramsey Murray; “The Rocking Carol” a traditional Czech carol; arr. by Shelley Hannig
© 2019 Shelley Hannig. This work may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church or home use.