Away In A Manger (All Glory To Jesus)
by Arthur Lin
We are in the middle of the Advent season. It’s a time of celebration and anticipation. It’s a time to remember our longing and need for a Savior. It’s a time to remember the Light of Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. It’s a time to remember the Servant, Jesus who humbly took on flesh whose place of birth was with lowly farm animals. On Sunday, we will be singing a new rendition of “Away In A Manger.”
No one can dispute that the original is an absolute classic. It’s so much fun to sing and brings back so many memories. When this version came out I was floored! The writers at Sovereign Grace Music are gifted in articulating and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in every song. That’s exactly what they’ve done to this timeless song. I love this version because not only does it point to Jesus’ humble birth, it also points to the fact that He will one day be pierced and cursed with our sin and shame. And like a lion He will defeat darkness and death once and for all!
So, take a listen and join us this Sunday as we celebrate our Savior this Advent season!
Away in a manger a Baby is born
The Sovereign of Heaven whom angels adore
Is wrapped in the weakness of our mortal frame
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
Away in a manger a Servant is born
Made nothing to raise up the hopeless and poor
With grace as His burden and love as His yoke
The gentle Lord Jesus will shepherd our souls
Away in a manger a Savior is born
The crown He’ll be given will pierce Him with thorns
The King will be cursed with our sin and our shame
The blameless Lord Jesus will die in our place
Away in a manger a Lion is born
The darkness will tremble at His mighty roar
His mercy will triumph and death will be slain
The risen Lord Jesus forever will reign
All glory to Jesus forever, we lift high the name of our Savior
All glory to Jesus forever, we lift high the name of our Savior
Music and words by Grace Nixon, Matthew Carpenter, David Zimmer, Nathan Stiff. © 2020 Sovereign Grace Worship/ASCAP, Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI. Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. CCLI #7160119