No Greater Gift

Away in a manger

No crib for a bed

The little Lord Jesus

Laid down His sweet head,

The stars in the sky

Looked down where He lay,

The little Lord Jesus,

Asleep on the hay.

 The Nativity

(1912)

N.C. Wyeth

(1882-1945)

American artist and illustrator

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 fit us for Heaven

To live with Thee there.

"Away In A Manger"
(1882)
American Christmas Carol