Away in a Manger
Away in a Manger
This was for my ward choir, Christmas 2016, when we had flute and oboe players in the ward. I rearranged it for only piano accompaniment 2021, when my family sang it but didn't have the instrumentalists available. I also rearranged it for string quartet with flute and piano. The string arrangement is similar, but NOT meant to be used with the choral arrangement.
Voicing: SATB - OR - instrumental (string quartet, flute, piano)
Accompaniment for SATB: piano; optional oboe, flute
Topics: Christmas
Traditional Carol, arranged by Rachel P. Mohlman
Score - SATB with oboe and flute
Oboe Flute (for use with SATB)
Audio reference (with melody only)
Choral Parts (for use with either choral version)
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String Quartet with Flute and Piano:
Flute (for use with instrumental version)
Piano (for use with instrumental version)
LYRICS
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 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,
And fit us for heaven,
And fit us for heaven to live with thee there.