LITTLE JESUS IN THE MANGER
Little Jesus in the manger, Lying in peace and joy
Amidst the cattle with your Mother, You are her Baby Boy
Look at me here in cold severe, Coming to adore You.
With the shepherds and animals, Worship and praise Your due.
Your gentle smile shines all the while, Calling me to come near
Simple creatures whose life preaches, They are to you most dear.
Sleep gentle Babe, Divine Infant, Enter in my poor heart
There take Your seat, Jesus most sweet, Never from me depart.
Angels from your realms of glory, Wing your flight over the earth
You who sang creation’s glory, Now proclaim Jesus’ birth.
Shepherds in the field abiding, Watching the flocks by night
God with man is now residing, See, the stars’ wondrous light.
O Blessed Babe, in manger stall, O Child of Love and Light
O Holy Son sent from above, Sleep peacefully tonight.
Shine brightly star of Bethlehem, So that all men may see
The King whose love will rule the world, Throughout eternity.
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