Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Away in a Manger, arranged by Stephen Cleobury, from BBC Carols from King's 2021. Carols from King's is broadcast in the UK on BBC Two on Christmas Eve.

The Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Paul Greally, Organ Scholar
Directed by Daniel Hyde

Distributed under licence from the British Broadcasting Corporation.

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Away in a manger, no crib for a 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 baby awakes,
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 take us to heaven to live with thee there.