The enduring Christmas melody ‘Away in a Manger’ is a staple of carol services and nativity plays. But what are the lyrics, who composed it, and why are there two melodies? ‘Away in a Manger’ is a ...

JD Shelburne can still remember the days when he was just a little kid standing amongst the big pews of his hometown Baptist church singing the Christmas classic "Away in a Manger." "It was one ...

I must have been 10 or 11 years old when I came across the lyrics of Away in a Manger. Those were credited to Martin Luther. MARTIN LUTHER!!! I went around school telling girls and teachers that ...

"Away in a Manger" is a lovely song about the little ... For Marijke, who married into the song, the lyrics are appealing because of their simplicity and the fact that they are essentially about ...

Do you like your country country? Or, will country-ish do? Check out Tammy Wynette's and Martina McBride's versions of "Away in a Manger" and see which one makes you feel you're sitting right ...

Hence, the hymn describes Jesus being “away in a manger”, a “manger” – having a similar meaning to “crib” - being a trough for used by cattle or horses to eat from in a stable.

Some carols have odd or misleading lyrics, such as ‘no crying he makes’ from ‘Away in a Manger.’ This lyric misses a key aspect of the Incarnation: Jesus entered into our suffering.

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The popular Christmas carol "Away In a Manger" has an interesting history. German priest and Protestant Reformation leader Martin Luther was long believed to have written the song. However ...

The pop icon's 11-year-old daughter joined her on stage for their first-ever duet of the classic hymn "Away in a Manger" at Mimi's Merry Christmas to All show Friday. And yes, she even harmonized ...