Away In A Manger

from Harp Guitar Christmas by Muriel Anderson

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There are three melodies that are frequently sung to the lyrics of “Away in a Manger.” Most attribute two similar melodies as anonymous American, and the lyrics are also sung to the melody of the German folk song, “Flow Gently Sweet Afton.” In Muriel’s arrangement she includes all three melodies and at one point plays one melody in the treble and another melody in the bass simultaneously.

lyrics

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 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 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.

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from Harp Guitar Christmas, released November 1, 2006

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