Cradle Hymn - Score and Parts

In English-speaking countries ‘Away in a Manger’ is one of the first Christmas songs to be taught to little children. It is a moving song with simple words which makes it easy to understand. The song is also known as ‘Luther’s Cradle Hymn’. This suggests that Martin Luther was the author of the lyrics. According to researchers however this is a misconception – the author is unknown. In England ‘Away in a Manger’ is sung to a different melody than in the USA for example. The ‘English’ melody was composed by W.J. Kirkpatrick. Andrew Mackereth made a touching arrangement of the ‘English’ melody which suits the tender lyrics perfectly.

In English-speaking countries ‘Away in a Manger’ is one of the first Christmas songs to be taught to little children. It is a moving song with simple words which makes it easy to understand. The song is also known as ‘Luther’s Cradle Hymn’. This suggests that Martin Luther was the author of the lyrics. According to researchers however this is a misconception – the author is unknown. In England ‘Away in a Manger’ is sung to a different melody than in the USA for example. The ‘English’ melody was composed by W.J. Kirkpatrick. Andrew Mackereth made a touching arrangement of the ‘English’ melody which suits the tender lyrics perfectly.

Featuring a rarely published Isaac Watts text with the Southern Harmony hymn tune RESTORATION Benjamin Harlan creates a moving lullaby to the Christ Child with Hush my babe lie still in slumber. This expressive minor-keyballad moves suddenly into the dance-like setting of Gentle Mary Laid Her Child for a joyful counter part to the plaintive opening.Available separately: SATB and SAB. Instrumental ePak includes Score and Parts for Flute Oboe Horn Trumpet 1 2 Trombone Tuba Percussion Violin 1 2 Viola Cello and Bass. ChoirTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:05