Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # Child In The Manger 2 1. Child, in the manger Some time in danger From the alarm and fury Of the unrightful, Godless, and spiteful Herod, supreme o'er Jewry, 2. Many a silly Babe, willy-nilly, Two year of age and under, Was from his brother, Sifter, fire, mother, Taken and torn a sunder. 3. When the foe fought thee, Hither we brought thee, Thanks to thine Angel-warning In the night-season: We with good reason Gat us away ere morning. 4. Babe, as we bore thee South-ward, afore thee Many an idol, cherish'd, Worshipt, and wreathen By the poor heathen, Fell from his throne, and perish'd. 5. Once, from these regions, Came forth, in legions, Israel's Ions and daughters, [After thy thunders, Plagues, and ten wonders] Safe through the Red Sea waters. 6. So, my fair Jewel, Be Herod cruel, Here shall no ill betide us: So, my rare Beryl, Here is no peril, If thou but be beside us. Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #