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 ...

“Silent Night” is one of the most popular Christmas hymns ... Another beloved hymn, “Away in a Manger,” also focuses on the theme of divine serenity: It speaks of animals making noises ...

Some Christians believe that leading up to Christmas, churches should not ... such as ‘no crying he makes’ from ‘Away in a Manger.’ This lyric misses a key aspect of the Incarnation ...

As Christmas returns every year, these carols come along bringing those memories. One of my big favorites is Away in a Manger, whose existence was first recorded in 1882. “Away in the manger/ no ...