Away in a MangerAway in a Manger

Le Sorcha Ní Conaill

Away in a manger,Away in a manger,No crib for His bedNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusThe little Lord Jesus

Laid down His sweet headLaid down His sweet head

The stars in the bright The stars in the bright skysky

The stars in the bright The stars in the bright sky sky Looked down where He Looked down where He laylayThe little Lord JesusThe little Lord JesusAsleep on the hayAsleep on the hay

The cattle are lowingThe poor Baby wakesBut little Lord JesusNo crying He makes

I love Thee, Lord JesusLook down from the skyAnd stay by my side,'Til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus,I ask Thee to stayClose by me foreverAnd love me I pray

Bless all the dear Bless all the dear childrenchildrenIn Thy tender In Thy tender carecareAnd take us to And take us to heavenheavenTo live with Thee To live with Thee therethere