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11.11.11.11. Melody. "Cradle Song" by William J. Kirkpatrick, "Mueller" by James R. Murray. " Away in a Manger " is a Christmas carol first published in the late nineteenth century and used widely throughout the English-speaking world. In Britain, it is one of the most popular carols; a 1996 Gallup Poll ranked it joint second.
The story and metaphor of The Dog in the Manger derives from an old Greek fable which has been transmitted in several different versions. Interpreted variously over the centuries, the metaphor is now used to speak of one who spitefully prevents others from having something for which one has no use. Although the story was ascribed to Aesop's ...
The earliest printing of the lyrics to "Away in a Manger" dates back to 1885. [19] Of the songs on the album composed in the 20th century, "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" is the oldest, written on Christmas Eve, 1932. [20]
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. A 19th Century printing of the standard words and music of this song, appearing in Franklin Square Song Collection, No. 1, which was published in 1881 by John Piersol McCaskey. " Jolly Old Saint Nicholas " is a Christmas song that originated with a poem by Emily Huntington Miller (1833–1913), published as "Lilly's ...
"Away in a Manger" First two stanzas unknown, often erroneously attributed to Martin Luther; third stanza written by John McFarland (1904) 1882 More than 40 settings are known. Most popular US version is by James R. Murray (1887); The most popular UK version is by another American, William J. Kirkpatrick (1895) "The Babe in Bethlem's Manger"
1916 Away in a Manger; 1916 Good Friday (Katherine Tynan) 1916 He prayeth best who loveth best (Coleridge) 1916 I Saw Three Ships (Katherine Tynan) 1916 In Cradle Land (Eos Gwalia) 1916 Jesus, Tender Saviour; 1916 Mister Rain (Richard Aldington) 1916 Nature's Bride (Eos Gwalia) 1916 O See the Sky! (D. Middleman) 1916 Resurrection (Katherine Tynan)
Christian child's prayer. Jesus teaching the children, outside Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Draper, Utah. A Christian child's prayer is Christian prayer recited primarily by children that is typically short, rhyming, or has a memorable tune. It is usually said before bedtime, to give thanks for a meal, or as a nursery rhyme.
Angels We Have Heard on High, Away in a Manger, Away in a Manger (to the tune of Flow Gently, Sweet Afton), The First Noel, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, O Little Town of Bethlehem, We Three Kings of Orient Are, What Child is This (Greensleeves) (Boosey & Hawkes) Short Fantasies on: