Away In A Manger music by bob padgett words adapted by bob padgett (verses 1 and 2: source unknown; verse 3: by Thomas McFarland) November, 2007—Stony Brook, NY ©2007 clamchop creative studio (lyrics public domain) Away in a manger, No crib for a bed The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head The stars in the sky Looked down where He lay The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes 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 close