sometimes misattributed to Martin Luther (1483 - 1546) and from Volkslieder (Folksongs)

Language: English 
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 in the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the Babe 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.

Composition:

    Set to music by Frederick John Easthope Martin (1882 - 1925), "The Holy Child", subtitle: "Luther's Cradle Hymn", published 1924 [ voice and piano ]

Text Authorship:

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Researcher for this page: Garrett Medlock [Guest Editor]

This text was added to the website: 2019-09-10
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Word count: 109