Christmas Cradle Song

Author: George F. Wilson

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1. Oh, hush thee, my baby, a story I’ll tell,n11. Oh, hush thee, my baby; a story I’ll tell, 2How little Lord Jesus on earth came to dwell,2How little Lord Jesus on earth came to dwell; 3How in a far country, ’way over the sea,3How in a far country, ’way over the sea, 4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee.4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] n7Lullaby baby, lullaby, dear,n 8Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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1. Oh, hush thee, my baby; a story I’ll tell, 2How little Lord Jesus on earth came to dwell,2How little Lord Jesus on earth came to dwell; 3How in a far country, ’way over the sea,3How in a far country, ’way over the sea, 4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee.4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] n7Lullaby baby, lullaby, dear,n 8Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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How little Lord Jesus on earth came to dwell, class="diff_next">2How little Lord Jesus on earth came to dwell; 3How in a far country, ’way over the sea,3How in a far country, ’way over the sea, 4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee.4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] n7Lullaby baby, lullaby, dear,n 8Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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How little Lord Jesus on earth came to dwell; 3How in a far country, ’way over the sea,3How in a far country, ’way over the sea, 4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee.4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] n7Lullaby baby, lullaby, dear,n 8Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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How in a far country, ’way over the sea,3How in a far country, ’way over the sea, 4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee.4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] n7Lullaby baby, lullaby, dear,n 8Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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How in a far country, ’way over the sea, 4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee.4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] n7Lullaby baby, lullaby, dear,n 8Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee.4Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] n7Lullaby baby, lullaby, dear,n 8Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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Was born a wee baby, my dear one, like thee. 55 6[Chorus]6[Chorus] n7Lullaby baby, lullaby, dear,n 8Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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[Chorus]6[Chorus] n7Lullaby baby, lullaby, dear,n 8Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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[Chorus] n7Lullaby baby, lullaby, dear,n 8Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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Lullaby baby, lullaby, dear, class="diff_next">n 8Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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Sleep, little baby, have nothing to fear; class="diff_next"> 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear,7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear, class="diff_next">7Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 8Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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Sleep, little baby; have nothing to fear. 9Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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Lullaby, baby, lullaby, dear. 10Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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Jesus will care for his little one here.10Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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Jesus will care for his little one here. 1111 122. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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2. The story was told by the angels so bright,122. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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2. The story was told by the angels so bright, n13As round them was shining a heavenly light;n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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As round them was shining a heavenly light; class="diff_next">n13As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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As round them was shining a heavenly light. 14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way,14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way, class="diff_next">14The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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The stars shone out brightly, but one led the way 15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay.15And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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And stood o’er the place where the dear baby lay. 1616 173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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3. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said,173. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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3. The shepherds here found him, as angels had said, t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed;t18The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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The poor little stranger, no crib for a bed. 19Down low in a manger so quiet He lay,19Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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Down low in a manger so quiet he lay. 20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay.20This little child Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2121
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The text of this song is in public domain (originally published before 1929, or published before 1964 and not renewed).