Away in the Manger
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Away in a Manger
There are two other versions here.The Navajo "Away in a Manger" is very simple and beautiful. There is also the slightly irreverent version by the Scottish Falsetto Puppets that makes a point that the words are old and not everyone understands them. As a purist, I don't like my tunes or the words messed with but this is funny and can be a learning experience.
Table of Contents
- Traditional American version of "Away in a Manger"
- Away in a Manger - Bing Crosby
- The European melody
- Celtic Woman - European version of Away in the Manger
- Nativity Scene
- Away in a Manger is a childrens song
- Nativity Scenes for Children
- Away in a Manger, Navajo Version
- Away in a Manger by the Scottish Falsetto Puppets
- Reader Feedback
- About Me
Traditional American version of "Away in a Manger"
Who wrote it? What is the right tune?
The words and music for verses 1 and 2 were found in a 1885 book called "Little Children's Book for Schools and Families", by J.C. File of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Evangelical Lutheran Church in North America.
Some have given credit to Martin Luther for this piece of music although that is incorrect. In another book called "Dainty Songs for Little Lads", published in 1997, the song, like the picture below was titled "Luther's Cradle Hymn".
Verse 3 is by John T. McFarland (1851-1913) although that is also debated. Whoever wrote the words, Away in a Manger is a beautiful lullaby.
Away in a manger,
No crib for His 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 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 side,
'Til 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 take us to heaven
To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger - Bing Crosby
Happy Holidays with Bing & Frank (1957)
The European melody
Celtic Woman - European version of Away in the Manger
Nativity Scene
Fontanini by Roman Figure Centennial Nativity Set with Italian set 7-Piece 5-Inch Each
Amazon Price: $145.00 (as of 05/28/2012)
Share your faith. Display the reason for the season with a traditional creche (nativity or manger scene) .
Nothing is sweeter than hearing children sing this song.
Away in a Manger is a childrens song
Nativity Scenes for Children
Away in a Manger, Navajo Version
Away in a Manger by the Scottish Falsetto Puppets
Do your kids know what the words mean?
Reader Feedback
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LewesDE
Feb 18, 2012 @ 9:48 pm | delete
- This is an awesome lens!
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jercow75
Feb 17, 2012 @ 2:41 pm | delete
- This has long been my favorite Christams Hymn. There's so much meaning in it. Great lens.
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Tipi
Jan 6, 2012 @ 3:52 pm | delete
- A forever favoite!
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seashell2
Dec 12, 2011 @ 10:44 pm | delete
- I learned both versions of this song. Both are great, just heard some children perform at a Christmas concert tonight! :-)
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Glenn619
Dec 12, 2011 @ 5:46 am | delete
- brings back memories, great lens
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Admittedly, my favorite video on this page is the Scottish Falsetto Puppets. It is very funny and proves my point that kids don't understand the words... more »
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