Away in a manger, no crib for a bed The near cool Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay The near cool Lord Jesus asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my side until 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 Prepare us forever to live with Thee there Amen