Away in a manger, no crib for a 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 in the hay The cattle are lowing, the pour 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 Beside me forever, and love me I pray Bless all the dear children in thy tender care And take us to heaven And take us to heaven to live with thee there