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1.  Away in a manger... no crib for a bed
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    The little Lord Jesus... lays down His sweet head.
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    The stars in the sky... look down where he lay
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    The little Lord Jesus... asleep on the hay.



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2.  The cattle are lowing... the poor baby wakes,
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    The little Lord Jesus... no crying he makes.
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    I love thee, Lord Jesus... look down from the sky,
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    And stay by my cradle... till morning is nigh.



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3.  Be near me Lord Jesus... I ask thee to stay
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    Close by me forever... and love me, I pray.
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    Bless all the dear children... in Thy tender care
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    And take us to heaven... to live with thee there.