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"Fifty Christmas Poems for Children", by Florence B. Hyett, [1923],

Cradle Hymn

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 for ever and love me, I pray;

Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,

And fit us for Heaven, to live with Thee there.

--martin LUTHER