Baby Jesus

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On a bed of sweet, new hay

Author: Elizabeth M. Shields (1953)
Tune: [On a bed of sweet, new hay] (Curry)
Published in 3 hymnals

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1 On a bed of sweet, new hay,
In a stable far away,
Little Baby Jesus lay fast asleep.

2 And His mother, watching there,
Softly sang a thank-you prayer,
Little Baby Jesus lay fast asleep.

Source: Sing for Joy: a songbook for young children #6

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Author: Elizabeth M. Shields

Shields, Elizabeth McEwen. (Camden, South Carolina, September 22, 1879--May 5, 1962, Asheville, North Carolina). She was named for her grandmother, Elizabeth McEwen of South Carolina. Director, Children's Work of the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education; Chair, children's section of what is now known as the National Council of Churches. Published many books for children, including Junior Hymns and Songs and Worship and Conduct Songs. --Tina Schneider, from information in the DNAH Archives, which includes correspondence from Elizabeth McEwen Shield's sister. Go to person page >

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First Line:	On a bed of sweet, new hay
Title:	Baby Jesus
Author:	Elizabeth M. Shields (1953)
Language:	English
Copyright:	© 1935, by the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education