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In 1887, James R. Murray published this verse and called it “Luther’s Cradle Hymn, composed by Martin Luther for his children, and still sung by German mothers to their little ones.” Incidentally, Martin Luther, the famous father of the Reformation, was not the author, nor was Murray. The origin is a children’s Sunday school book published a few years before Murray’s attribution. The verses have been set to a number of tunes, but this arrangement is set to Murray’s own tune, called “Mueller.”

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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 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 til 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 take us to heaven to live with Thee there.

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from Christmas Piano Improvisations, track released December 14, 2010
Justin K. Reeve

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Justin K. Reeve Utah

My name is Justin Reeve. I’ve been playing the piano for over 30 years. I love performing in the community now and then, but I especially love it when the Christmas season comes around. Playing Christmas music is one of my favorite things to do.

I’ve tried to compose a few Christmas songs every year, as well as some sacred music. I hope you enjoy the songs as much as I loved coming up with them.
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