Lyrics
Away in a manger, no crib for His 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 poor baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the night sky
And stay by my side until 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
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Jesus is your name (Jesus)
Worthy forever
You deserve the praise (All my praise forever)
Worthy is your name
Holy is your name Jesus (There is no other name)
You deserve the praise (All my praise)
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
Worthy is your name Jesus
You deserve the praise
Worthy is your name
There is a name I love to sing
I love to sing in its worth
It sounds like music in my ears
Oh sweetest name on earth
Oh, how I love Jesus (I love Jesus)
Oh, how I love Jesus
Oh, how I love Jesus
Because He first loved me
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Away in a Manger – Worthy Is Your Name” joins the quiet scene of Christ’s birth with sustained adoration of Jesus. The opening verses picture the child laid in a manger, surrounded by the ordinary details of night, animals, and hay. Their prayer for Christ to remain near extends the nativity scene into trust, dependence, and care for children. The medley then turns from tenderness to direct praise, repeatedly naming Jesus as worthy.
That movement reflects the larger Christian confession that the infant in Bethlehem is the exalted Lord. Luke’s account supplies the manger image, while the language of worthiness recalls the worship offered to Christ in Revelation. The later lines about loving the name of Jesus add a personal response to those declarations. Repetition gives the second half the character of congregational worship, allowing the name, worth, holiness, and praise of Jesus to remain central. Together, the carol and worship refrains connect incarnation, nearness, and adoration without losing the simplicity of the familiar Christmas prayer.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:7 Mary lays Jesus in a manger because no guest room is available.
- Revelation 5:12 Heavenly worship declares the Lamb worthy to receive honor and praise.