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At the Manger (YC No 159)

Away in the manger, no pillow or bed,

The baby boy Jesus is born in a shed;

The stars in the bright sky looked down when he lay;

The baby boy Jesus asleep on the hay.

While cattle stand quietly, the baby’s asleep;

Sought after by shepherds who leave all their sheep;

And wise men bring treasures; they’ve come from afar

To give gifts to Jesus; they followed their star.

Yes, Jesus is near me, I know he will stay

Close by me for ever and love me each day;

He blesses all children; we know we all share

A wonderful friendship in his tender care.

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