Away in a Manger

Away in a Manger

Away in a manger - no means for a bed

The poor of the world lay down their sweet head

The Landlords in their penthouse look down where they lay

They pray for the poor - on Christmas Day

At the first light of dawning the needy awake

Ever grateful and happy, no complaining they make

I love thee dear Landlord looking down from the sky

We are thankful we're low - so you can be high

Be near me dear Landlord I ask you to stay

Close by me for ever I will love thee I pray

Bless all us dear tenants in thy tender care

And fit us for heaven - where we'll rent from you there

Geoffrey Lennie