Away in a manger A little light now shines I look into your eyes for the very first time You carried me far On feet that burn and chafe So I could cry here, whole and safe Oh mama sit and rest You're doing all you can Lay your head in papa's lap And leave tomorrow to no plan My little love will lift you up Until the day they see There is that of God in me Four walls and a roof Mark our sacred little place Only one had found some room and shown us grace So many other travellers Laying down their fear Come to gaze in wonder here Oh mama sit and rest You're doing all you can Lay your head in papa's lap And leave tomorrow to no plan My little love will lift you up Until the day they see There is that of God in me The eyes of the world are on You and I tonight The burden of their hopes weighs heavy on your mind I'll carry it with you when I grow strong and tall I'll be a guiding star for all Oh mama sit and rest You're doing all you can Lay your head in papa's lap And leave tomorrow to no plan My little love will lift you up Until the day they see There is that of God in me Away in a manger A little light now shines