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Christmas Christmas General
Christmas Christmas General
At the Manger (YC No 159)
At the Manger (YC No 159)
Away in the manger, no pillow or bed,
Away in the manger, no pillow or bed,
The baby boy Jesus is born in a shed;
The baby boy Jesus is born in a shed;
The stars in the bright sky looked down when he lay;
The stars in the bright sky looked down when he lay;
The baby boy Jesus asleep on the hay.
The baby boy Jesus asleep on the hay.
While cattle stand quietly, the baby’s asleep;
While cattle stand quietly, the baby’s asleep;
Sought after by shepherds who leave all their sheep;
Sought after by shepherds who leave all their sheep;
And wise men bring treasures; they’ve come from afar
And wise men bring treasures; they’ve come from afar
To give gifts to Jesus; they followed their star.
To give gifts to Jesus; they followed their star.
Yes, Jesus is near me, I know he will stay
Yes, Jesus is near me, I know he will stay
Close by me for ever and love me each day;
Close by me for ever and love me each day;
He blesses all children; we know we all share
He blesses all children; we know we all share
A wonderful friendship in his tender care.
A wonderful friendship in his tender care.
Tune Cradle Song AHB 242 TiS 318
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