“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 2:7
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 2:7
"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 2:7
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Christmas, Incarnation, Worship, Praise, Humility. Many worship songs connected to Luke 2:7 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
- Worship
- Praise
- Humility
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Response Hymn
In the Bleak Midwinter
Reflection Hymn
Away in a Manger
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
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Scripture Reading Luke 2:7
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Sermon Christmas
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Response Hymn In the Bleak Midwinter
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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
This Christmas carol provides a textually accessible but deep narrative detailing the mystery of the Incarnation.
This Christmas carol presents a poignant contrast between earthly rejection and divine adoration during the nativity of Jesus Christ.
In the Bleak Midwinter is one of the most cherished English Christmas hymns reflecting on the mystery and humility of the incarnation.
Once in Royal David's City is one of the most beloved Christmas hymns in the English speaking Christian tradition.
Rock-a-Bye, My Dear Little Boy is a reflective Christmas hymn that portrays the nativity of Christ through the tender imagery of a lullaby.
That Boy-Child of Mary is a Christmas hymn written by Scottish missionary and hymn writer Thomas Allan Colvin.
The Friendly Beasts is a Christmas carol that imaginatively portrays animals in the stable describing the gifts they offered to the infant Jesus.
There's a Song in the Air is a Christmas hymn that gathers the sounds, sights, and wonder of Christ's birth into a joyful act of worship.
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne is a Christmas hymn that turns the Nativity into a personal prayer of welcome to Christ.
Who Is He in Yonder Stall is a masterpiece of pedagogical hymnody, utilizing a rhythmic, interrogative structure to lead the singer through the life and work of Jesus Christ.
Woman in the Night is a reflective hymn by Brian Wren that meditates on the birth of Christ through the experience of Mary.
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