“Away in a Manger” is a beloved Christmas carol that reflects upon the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem with simplicity and tenderness.
Hymns Based on Luke 2:6
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 2:6
"Now it happened in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David; to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant. It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth. She brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn."
— Luke 2:6
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Christmas, Incarnation, Nativity, Praise, Hope. Many worship songs connected to Luke 2:6 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Christmas
- Incarnation
- Nativity
- Praise
- Hope
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
The Friendly Beasts
Reflection Hymn
Away in a Manger
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn The Friendly Beasts
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Scripture Reading Luke 2:6
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Sermon Christmas
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Reflection Hymn Away in a Manger
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Closing Hymn Once in Royal David's City
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Once in Royal David's City is one of the most beloved Christmas hymns in the English speaking Christian tradition.
The Friendly Beasts is a Christmas carol that imaginatively portrays animals in the stable describing the gifts they offered to the infant Jesus.
Woman in the Night is a reflective hymn by Brian Wren that meditates on the birth of Christ through the experience of Mary.