Away in the Manger

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, No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus (sweet, sweet jesus) Laid down His sweet head The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay (look down, look down, look down) The little Lord Jesus (little Jesus) Asleep on the hay (wonderful counselour, everlasting father, prince of peace) (Oh yeah, sweet Jesus, thank ya, thank ya, for your good ness, for your love, unto us a son is born, unto us a child is given, thank you, all I want for Christmas, give me Jesus) Away in a manger, No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus (sweet, sweet jesus) Laid down His sweet head The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay (look down, look down, look down) The little Lord Jesus (little Jesus) Asleep on the hay