V1:
There wasn't a crib of silver
With satin and lace inside
Waiting there when Mary delivered
The precious Holy Christ child
Chorus:
But the Christmas cradle was like no other
Thought it was just a manger
It held the King Of Kings
How could it be, that Deity, for you and me
Would leave Heaven for a stable
Love led the Savior to fill
The Christmas cradle
V2:
They wrapped Him in rags of a pauper
Instead of a blanket off blue
His bed of hay became of place of honor
Where the long awaited promise came true
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
Away in a manager, no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus, lay down His sweet head
The stars in the sky, looked down where He laid
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay
Tag:
How could it be, that deity for you and me
Would leave Heaven for a stable
Love led the Savior to fill
The Christmas cradle